For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 18,532 students in Rhode Island (1 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Rhode Island 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 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 54%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 26:1.
How many community colleges are located in Rhode Island?
There are 5 community colleges serving 18,532 students in Rhode Island.
How much do community colleges cost in Rhode Island?
The average tuition for community colleges in Rhode Island 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.
What is the community college diversity score in Rhode Island?
Community colleges in Rhode Island have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Rhode Island?
Community colleges in Rhode Island have approximately 54% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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