Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo - The Downcity Campus is anchored by Gaebe Commons, a popular hub of student activity, and surrounded by a variety of shops, restaurants, cafs, music venues and a picturesque riverfront. This campus is home to students who study business, hospitality, engineering & design, health & wellness and arts & sciences programs

Largest Rhode Island Community Colleges

The average community college in Rhode Island has approximately 5,312 students (2025).
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 16,371 students.
College Size Range: 58 Students 16,371 Students Avg. College Size: 5,312 Students

Largest Rhode Island Community Colleges (2025)

College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 16,371
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Rank: #22.
New England Institute of Technology
New England Institute of Technology Photo
Private not-for-profit
Students: 2,469
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
Rank: #33.
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.
Private not-for-profit
Students: 2,349
8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Rank: #44.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Private not-for-profit
Students: 58
449 Thames St
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 5,312 for 2025.
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, New England Institute of Technology and Johnson & Wales University-Online.

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