univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$37,472
($10,907)
Graduate
(in-state)
$29,165
($13,619)
Books & Supplies $1,297
On-Campus Living Costs $19,046
Off-Campus Living Costs $16,110

Average Costs of Attendance at Rhode Island Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $57,814 when a student lives on campus and $54,878 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $10,907 for Rhode Island residents and $37,472 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $19,046 when a student lives on campus and $16,110 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Rhode Island Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$31,249 (In-State)
$57,814 (Out-of-State)
$28,313 (In-State)
$54,878 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$10,907 (In-State)
$37,472 (Out-of-State)
$10,907 (In-State)
$37,472 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,297$1,297
Living Costs$19,046$16,110
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Rhode Island Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $10,907 for in-state students and $37,472 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 0.04% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$10,023$10,338 $10,645$10,907
Out-Of-State$35,104$36,053 $37,459$37,472
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Rhode Island Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $13,619 for in-state students and $29,165 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 7.02% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$12,500$12,956 $13,323$13,619
Out-Of-State$24,052$25,901 $27,252$29,165
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Rhode Island Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $1,297. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -6.49% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,454$1,426 $1,387$1,297
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Rhode Island Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $19,046 when a student lives on campus and $16,110 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 3.08% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.84% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$17,426$18,144 $18,477$19,046
Off-Campus$13,907$14,550 $15,220$16,110
[Chart] Living Costs - Rhode Island Colleges