Lens covers 9 four-year colleges in Rhode Island, 2 public and 7 private. They range from Rhode Island School of Design (2,084 undergraduates) to University of Rhode Island (13,381). Acceptance rates run from 5% to 92%, and 7 of the 9 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 9 four-year colleges in Rhode Island
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | 7,226 | 5% | $71,412 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield | 3,194 | 65% | $52,677 |
| Johnson & Wales University–Providence | Providence | 3,868 | 88% | $42,419 |
| Providence College | Providence | 4,229 | 51% | $63,550 |
| Rhode Island College | Providence | 5,049 | 92% | $11,300 in-state · $27,299 out-of-state |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence | 2,084 | 19% | $62,688 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol | 3,946 | 88% | $44,418 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport | 2,121 | 68% | $50,100 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston | 13,381 | 72% | $16,942 in-state · $37,146 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Rhode Island admit at least half of applicants? 7 of the 9: Bryant University, Johnson & Wales University–Providence, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, University of Rhode Island (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Rhode Island? University of Rhode Island is the largest, with 13,381 undergraduates, and Rhode Island School of Design is the smallest, with 2,084 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Rhode Island are public? 2 of the 9 are public and 7 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.