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 (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 21,247 students in Rhode Island (1 public colleges and 3 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 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 57%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(RI) School Average
Asian
5%
Hispanic
22%
Black
11%
White
43%
Hawaiian
6%
Two or more races
7%
Unknown
6%
Rhode Island All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Community Colleges in Rhode Island (2025)

College
Location
Students
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
| 16,371 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
| 2,469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Rhode Island?
There are 4 community colleges serving 21,247 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 community college diversity score in Rhode Island?
Community colleges in Rhode Island have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Rhode Island?
Community colleges in Rhode Island have approximately 57% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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