How Many Public Colleges Are in Rhode Island?
There are 3 Public colleges in Rhode Island. By school level, there are 2 four-year and 1 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 81.99% and the admission yield is 19%. The average SAT score is 1,075 and the average ACT score is 0.
A total of 35,640 students are attending one of the schools. With 2,734 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $11,264 for state residents and $26,426 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $14,070 for state residents and $25,977 for out-of-state students.
72.67% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,966 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island College Public, four-years | Providence, RI | $27,299 ($11,300) | 6,155 | 91.82% | 48% |
| Community College of Rhode Island Public, 2-4 years | Warwick, RI | $14,834 ($5,550) | 12,275 | - | 26% |
| University of Rhode Island Public, four-years | Kingston, RI | $37,146 ($16,942) | 17,210 | 72.16% | 73% |