The average community college in Rhode Island has approximately 3,706 students (2026).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in Rhode Island is Community College of Rhode Island, with 12,275 students.
College Size Range: 68 Students
12,275 Students
Avg. College Size: 3,706 Students
Largest Rhode Island Community Colleges (2026)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 12,275
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Rank: #22.
Johnson & Wales University-Online ![Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo - Wildcat Center, Harborside Campus ; houses Health Services for the Harborside Campus, Athletics, 2 gymnasiums, student life programming space, game room, fitness center, the university`s Harborside Bookstore (operated by Follett Higher Education Group) and Student Involvement & Leadership.]( "Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo - Wildcat Center, Harborside Campus ; houses Health Services for the Harborside Campus, Athletics, 2 gymnasiums, student life programming space, game room, fitness center, the university`s Harborside Bookstore (operated by Follett Higher Education Group) and Student Involvement & Leadership.")
Private not-for-profit
Students: 3,608
8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Rank: #33.
New England Institute of Technology ![New England Institute of Technology Photo]( "New England Institute of Technology Photo")
Private not-for-profit
Students: 1,922
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Private for-profit
Students: 659
622 George Washington Hwy
Lincoln, RI 02865
Lincoln, RI 02865
Rank: #55.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Private not-for-profit
Students: 68
449 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5777
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average community college student size?
The Rhode Island average community college student size is 3,706 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in Rhode Island?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in Rhode Island include Community College of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University-Online and New England Institute of Technology.
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