Colleges in Rhode Island

Rhode Island, the Ocean State, hosts 14 institutions, including nine universities, two associates colleges, and three special-focus institutions. The state's three public institutions are overseen by the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. Notable institutions include Brown University, the oldest school in the state and a member of the Ivy League and the only Rhode Island institution founded before the American Revolution, and the Naval War College, operated by the federal United States Navy.

University of Rhode Island is ranked by a nationally recognized college review as among the Best Northeastern Colleges. US News & World Report list of America’s Best Colleges has ranked Brown University on their list of Top Schools.

Zion Bible College

Barrington, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 5,850 per year

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 21,840 per year

Gibbs College

Cranston, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 12,000 per year

Paul Mitchell the School

Cranston, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 15,975
Program Length: 1500 hours

Motoring Technical Training Institute

East Providence, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Program Cost: $ 10,300
Program Length: 720 hours

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 5,258 per year (In-State)
$ 17,900 per year (Out-of-State)

Lincoln Technical Institute - Rhode Island

Lincoln, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Medical/Clinical Assistant
Program Cost: $ 12,900
Program Length: 900 hours

International Yacht Restoration School

Newport, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Marine Maintenance
Program Cost: $ 21,758
Program Length: 2660 hours

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 23,500 per year

New England Tractor Trailer Training School

Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
Program Cost: $ 7,145
Program Length: 480 hours

Sawyer School

Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Medical/Clinical Assistant
Program Cost: $ 15,500
Program Length: 1140 hours

Arthur Angelo School of Cosmetology and Hair Design

Providence, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 9,500
Program Length: 1500 hours

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 32,264 per year

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 19,200 per year

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 24,800 per year

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 3,888 per year (In-State)
$ 11,200 per year (Out-of-State)

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 29,410 per year

St Joseph School of Nursing

Providence, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 6,142 per year

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 24,762 per year

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 2,180 per year (In-State)
$ 6,410 per year (Out-of-State)

New England Institute of Technology

Warwick, Rhode Island
Avg. School Cost:
$ 13,800 per year

Warwick Academy of Beauty Culture Inc

Warwick, Rhode Island
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 9,300
Program Length: 1500 hours