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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.

Institutions
21
indexed
Combined enrollment
77,488
students
Median grad rate
78%
reporting
Median net price
$25,425
reporting
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How the 21 institutions in Rhode Island break down

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By control
Public
3
14% of all
State and locally governed
Private
18
86% of all
12 nonprofit · 6 for-profit
By level
4-year
13
62% of all
Bachelor's and above
2-year
3
14% of all
Associate degrees
Less-than-2-year
5
24% of all
Certificate programs

5 institutionsLess-than-2-year · of 21

Private (for-profit)

COLLECTIV Academy - Cranston

Cranston, Rhode Island

Grad rate
78%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
102
Net price
$20,151
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Private (for-profit)

Empire Beauty School - Warwick

Providence, Rhode Island

Grad rate
88%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
107
Net price
$22,794
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Private (for-profit)

MotoRing Technical Training Institute

East Providence, Rhode Island

Grad rate
95%
Admit rate
81.7%
Enrollment
124
Net price
$30,141
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Private (for-profit)

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Grad rate
81%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
646
Net price
$15,866
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Private (for-profit)

Paul Mitchell the School - Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island

Grad rate
79%
Admit rate
Open admission
Enrollment
181
Net price
$25,666
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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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