univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$40,649
($11,264)
Graduate
(in-state)
$29,049
($14,070)
Books & Supplies $1,361
On-Campus Living Costs $19,866
Off-Campus Living Costs $17,283

Average Costs of Attendance at Rhode Island Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $61,876 when a student lives on campus and $59,293 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $11,264 for Rhode Island residents and $40,649 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $19,866 when a student lives on campus and $17,283 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Rhode Island Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$32,491 (In-State)
$61,876 (Out-of-State)
$29,907 (In-State)
$59,293 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$11,264 (In-State)
$40,649 (Out-of-State)
$11,264 (In-State)
$40,649 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,361$1,361
Living Costs$19,866$17,283
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Rhode Island Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $11,264 for in-state students and $40,649 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$10,338$10,645 $10,907$11,264
Out-Of-State$36,053$37,459 $38,970$40,649
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Rhode Island Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $14,070 for in-state students and $29,049 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 2.52% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$12,956$13,323 $13,619$14,070
Out-Of-State$25,901$27,252 $28,336$29,049
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Rhode Island Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $1,361. The books & supplies costs are increased by 7.25% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,426$1,387 $1,269$1,361
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Rhode Island Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Rhode Island colleges and universities is $19,866 when a student lives on campus and $17,283 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.30% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 7.28% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Rhode Island Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$18,144$18,477 $19,046$19,866
Off-Campus$14,550$15,220 $16,110$17,283
[Chart] Living Costs - Rhode Island Colleges