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Rhode Island Community Colleges By Tuition Cost

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 (2025).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $30,000 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Rhode Island is New England Institute of Technology, with a tuition of $30,000.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Community College of Rhode Island, with a tuition of $7,266.
Tuition Cost Range: $7,266 $30,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $18,633

Rhode Island Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2025)

College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $7,266
($3,950 in-state
$10,582 out-state)
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Rank: #22.
New England Institute of Technology
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Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $30,000
($30,000 in-state
$30,000 out-state)
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average community college tuition in Rhode Island?
The average tuition in Rhode Island is approximately $3,950 per year for in-state students and $10,582 for out-of-state students (2025)
What are the most expensive community college in Rhode Island?
The most expensive community college in Rhode Island include Community College of Rhode Island and New England Institute of Technology.

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