The Most Expensive Colleges in Rhode Island by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced four year colleges in Rhode Island are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the most expensive college in Rhode Island? Leading the colleges list is Brown University in Providence with an out of state total cost of $80,302.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Brown UniversityProvidence, Private Not For Profit |
$80,302 | 97 | 97 |
#2 Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, Private Not For Profit |
$73,780 | 81 | 63 |
#3 Providence CollegeProvidence, Private Not For Profit |
$73,198 | 76 | 64 |
#4 Bryant UniversitySmithfield, Private Not For Profit |
$65,393 | 69 | 35 |
#5 Salve Regina UniversityNewport, Private Not For Profit |
$61,570 | NA | NA |
#6 Roger Williams UniversityBristol, Private Not For Profit |
$56,506 | NA | NA |
#7 Johnson & Wales University ProvidenceProvidence, Private Not For Profit |
$56,336 | NA | NA |
#8 New England Institute of TechnologyWarwick, Private Not For Profit |
$50,453 | 62 | 16 |
#9 University of Rhode IslandKingston, Public Not For Profit |
$48,222 | 62 | 71 |
#10 Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, Public Not For Profit |
$40,262 | 47 | 28 |