There are 15 accredited colleges and universities in Rhode Island. They admit an average of 60% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $29,746 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Find Your Matches FreeSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Rhode Island. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | 5% |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 16% |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | 49% |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | 66% |
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | 70% |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 77% |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 88% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 84% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence, RI | 54% |
| Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 81% |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 73% |
| Roger Williams University School of Law | Bristol, RI | — |
| College Unbound | Providence, RI | — |
| Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Providence, RI | — |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | — |
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Universities in Rhode Island with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | $6,513 |
| Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | $9,478 |
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There are 15 accredited colleges and universities in Rhode Island in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 60% of applicants and cost about $29,746 per year after aid.
Brown University is the highest nationally ranked university in Rhode Island. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 15 Rhode Island colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Rhode Island is about $29,746 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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