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Cost of Attendance (COA)

The following table compares the 2023 costs of attendance between best schools in Rhode Island. For state residents, the average COA is $32,959 when living on campus and $29,860 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $64,376 when living on campus and $61,277 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
2023 Cost Of Attendance Comparison Between Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankNameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
1Brown University $65,146 - $18,540 -
2Providence College $57,928 $1,150 $17,832 $16,210
3University of Rhode Island $15,880$34,362 $1,250 $16,020 $15,968
4Rhode Island College $10,966$26,499 $1,200 $14,904 $16,888
5Bryant University $49,329 $1,400 $18,084 $13,500
6Salve Regina University $46,000 $1,550 $20,230 $15,600
7Roger Williams University $40,962 $900 $19,744 $15,738
8Johnson & Wales University-Providence $38,492 $1,400 $20,818 $12,308
Average$13,423$44,840$1,264$18,272$15,173

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Rhode Island. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,423 for in-state students and $44,840 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Rhode Island are increased by 4.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Rhode Island, Brown University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,146 and Rhode Island College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,499 for undergraduate programs.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankName2021-20222022-2023
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Brown University $62,304$65,146
2Providence College $55,988$57,928
3University of Rhode Island $15,332$33,354$15,880$34,362
4Rhode Island College $10,702$25,900$10,966$26,499
5Bryant University $47,782$49,329
6Salve Regina University $44,200$46,000
7Roger Williams University $37,355$40,962
8Johnson & Wales University-Providence $35,950$38,492
Average$13,017$42,854$13,423$44,840

Graduate Tuition & Fees

The following table compares 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Rhode Island. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,323 for state residents and $27,410 for out-of-state students. The 2022-2023 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Rhode Island are increased by 3.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Rhode Island, Brown University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $62,680 and Providence College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,070.
Graduate Tuition & Fess Comparison Between Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankName2021-20222022-2023
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
1Brown University $62,083$63,866
2Providence College $9,750$11,070
3University of Rhode Island $16,322$29,774$16,858$30,652
4Rhode Island College $9,590$17,834$9,788$18,230
5Bryant University $47,720$48,600
6Salve Regina University $11,730$12,190
7Roger Williams University $18,406$19,515
8Johnson & Wales University-Providence $14,706$15,156
Average$12,956$26,500$13,323$27,410

Room & Board, Other Living Expenses

The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Rhode Island. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of best schools in Rhode Island is $18,272 when a student lives on campus and $15,173 when living off campus.
Living Costs Comparison Between Best Schools In Rhode Island
RankNameOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther ExpensesOther Expenses (living with family)
1Brown University
$15,840$2,700 ---
2Providence College
$16,540$1,292 $14,600$1,610-
3University of Rhode Island
$13,584$2,436 $11,386$4,582-
4Rhode Island College
$13,414$1,490 $14,688$2,200-
5Bryant University
$16,534$1,550 $10,000$3,500-
6Salve Regina University
$16,500$3,730 $11,870$3,730-
7Roger Williams University
$16,294$3,450 $12,730$3,008-
8Johnson & Wales University-Providence
$18,760$2,058 $10,250$2,058-
Average$15,933 $2,338$12,218 $2,955-
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