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

Best Rhode Island Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 16,276 students in Rhode Island (1 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
For Rhode Island community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,950 per year for in-state students and $10,582 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,000 per year (view national tuition costs).
Rhode Island community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 95% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(RI) School Average
American Indian
3%
Asian
11%
Black
19%
White
5%
Hawaiian
54%
Two or more races
8%
Rhode Island All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Community Colleges in Rhode Island (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
| 11,962 students
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Private not-for-profit
449 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5777
| 58 students
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
8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
| 2,349 students
New England Institute of Technology
New England Institute of Technology Photo
Private not-for-profit
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
| 1,907 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Rhode Island?
There are 4 community colleges serving 16,276 students in Rhode Island.
How much do community colleges cost in Rhode Island?
For Rhode Island community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,950 per year for in-state students and $10,582 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,000 per year.
What is community college diversity score in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Rhode Island?
Community colleges in Rhode Island are approximately 95% minority students (majority Black).

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