What is in-state tuition at Rhode Island public universities?

Published in-state tuition for Rhode Island public universities is not reported at CampusPin's minimum sample size. Check each college's profile for exact figures.

Is in-state tuition cheaper than out-of-state in Rhode Island?

Public universities generally charge state residents a lower in-state rate than non-residents. Residency rules vary, so confirm eligibility with each institution.

Public colleges

Public Colleges in Rhode Island

CampusPin lists 3 public colleges and universities in Rhode Island, about 21.4% of the state's 14 institutions. Public colleges charge state residents a lower in-state rate.

Rhode Island public colleges by the numbers

Public colleges: 3
Share of state colleges: 21.4%
National public in-state median: $8,994

Counts and shares come from CampusPin's committed institution-distribution snapshot; tuition medians are the published public-university figures from the tuition-by-state snapshot. Published prices are before financial aid; net price is typically lower. Residency rules determine in-state eligibility.

Public universities in Rhode Island

Public community colleges in Rhode Island

Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick · $5,326

Public vs private in Rhode Island

Public colleges are state-supported and charge residents a lower in-state rate; private colleges set one tuition for all students but often discount it heavily with institutional aid. Compare net price and outcomes, not just sticker price, on each profile. Our cost and outcomes by state research shows how the median net price and graduation rate vary from one state to the next.

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Data sources & methodology

Public-college counts and tuition for Rhode Island come from CampusPin's committed institution-distribution and tuition-by-state snapshots; the college list is compiled live from each institution's record.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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Suggested citation

CampusPin. Public Colleges in Rhode Island. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/public-colleges-in/rhode-island