Colleges and universities in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is home to 21 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 77,488 students in total.
Of these, 3 are public and 18 private. The largest by enrollment include University of Rhode Island, CCRI, and Brown. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 78% and the median average net price is $25,425.
How the 21 institutions in Rhode Island break down
Control and level come from IPEDS institutional characteristics. Pick a tile to see just that slice of the list.
3 institutions2-year · of 21
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Newport, Rhode Island
Lincoln Technical Institute - Lincoln
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island has 21 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 77,488 students.
- What are the largest universities in Rhode Island?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in Rhode Island are University of Rhode Island, CCRI, Brown, Rhode Island College, and Providence College.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in Rhode Island?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 78%, and the median average net price is $25,425. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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