Rhode Island

Colleges in Rhode Island: what they cost, and what graduates earn

7 Rhode Island universities with published federal data, teaching about 27,564 students. Median in-state tuition $44,418, median graduate earnings $70,266 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$44,418in-state, before aid
Median earnings$70,26610 yrs after entry
Paying loans down79%national 65%
Median SAT1265where published

Cheapest universities in Rhode IslandLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Rhode Island College Providence $11,300 $56,318 $20,500 60% 990
Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence $13,365 $43,418 $26,000 68% —
New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich $37,275 $48,684 $16,668 52% —
Roger Williams University Bristol $44,418 $70,266 $26,940 79% 1223
Bryant University Smithfield $52,677 $90,008 $26,849 87% 1265
Providence College Providence $63,550 $87,054 $27,000 79% 1346
Brown University Providence $71,412 $93,487 $11,428 87% 1546

Highest graduate earnings in Rhode IslandMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brown University Providence $71,412 $93,487 $11,428 87% 1546
Bryant University Smithfield $52,677 $90,008 $26,849 87% 1265
Providence College Providence $63,550 $87,054 $27,000 79% 1346
Roger Williams University Bristol $44,418 $70,266 $26,940 79% 1223
Rhode Island College Providence $11,300 $56,318 $20,500 60% 990
New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich $37,275 $48,684 $16,668 52% —
Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence $13,365 $43,418 $26,000 68% —

Fastest debt payback in Rhode IslandYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brown University Providence $71,412 $93,487 $11,428 87% 1546
Bryant University Smithfield $52,677 $90,008 $26,849 87% 1265
Providence College Providence $63,550 $87,054 $27,000 79% 1346
Roger Williams University Bristol $44,418 $70,266 $26,940 79% 1223
Rhode Island College Providence $11,300 $56,318 $20,500 60% 990
New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich $37,275 $48,684 $16,668 52% —

Most selective universities in Rhode IslandHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Brown University Providence $71,412 $93,487 $11,428 87% 1546
Providence College Providence $63,550 $87,054 $27,000 79% 1346
Bryant University Smithfield $52,677 $90,008 $26,849 87% 1265
Roger Williams University Bristol $44,418 $70,266 $26,940 79% 1223
Rhode Island College Providence $11,300 $56,318 $20,500 60% 990

Scholarships at Rhode Island universities

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Every Rhode Island university we hold data for

Brown University Bryant University Johnson & Wales University-Online New England Institute of Technology Providence College Rhode Island College Roger Williams University

Studying in Rhode Island: common questions

How much does college cost in Rhode Island?
The median Rhode Island university charges $44,418 in-state and $44,418 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $61,950. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $28,965.
What do graduates of Rhode Island universities earn?
A median $70,266 ten years after entry, against median debt of $26,000.
Do students in Rhode Island repay their loans?
79% of borrowers at the median Rhode Island university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Rhode Island universities expect?
The median Rhode Island university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1265. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.