Rhode Island Best College Rankings
Brown University ranked first and University of Rhode Island ranked second in Rhode Island college rankings. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Rhode Island best colleges is $34,293 for Rhode Island residents and $46,697 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 66.82% and the average SAT score is 1,219. The average number of student population is 6,787 and the average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Rhode Island best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $46,697 and Brown University has the highest tuition & fees of $68,230 and Rhode Island College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,519.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $28,750 and Brown University has the highest tuition & fees of $67,006 and Providence College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,210.
- The average SAT score is 1,219 and Brown University has the highest SAT score of 1,540 and Rhode Island College has the lowest score of 990.
- The average acceptance rate is 66.82% and Brown University has the tightest (lowest) rate of 5% and Roger Williams University has the loosest (lowest) rate of 91%.
- The average student population is 6,787 and University of Rhode Island has the most students of 17,473 and Salve Regina University has the fewest students of 2,872.
- The average graduation rate is 71.75% and Brown University has the highest rate of 94% and Rhode Island College has the lowest rate of 43%.
Rhode Island Best Colleges Comparison
The below table compares the 8 best colleges in Rhode Island with important academic factors. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column name that you want to sort.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University Providence, RI | $68,230 | $67,006 | 1,540 | 5.1% | 11,189 | 94% | 6 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $35,804 | $31,952 | 1,170 | 76.4% | 17,473 | 71% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 | Providence College Providence, RI | $60,848 | $12,210 | 1,320 | 52.8% | 4,473 | 85% | 11 to 1 |
| 4 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $47,930 | $12,795 | 1,210 | 69.5% | 2,872 | 75% | 13 to 1 |
| 5 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $51,169 | $49,960 | 1,240 | 68.8% | 3,536 | 82% | 13 to 1 |
| 6 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $26,519 | $18,230 | 990 | 87.5% | 5,787 | 43% | 11 to 1 |
| 7 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI | $40,408 | $15,156 | 1,080 | 83.4% | 4,566 | 58% | 14 to 1 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $42,666 | $22,694 | 1,200 | 91.0% | 4,397 | 66% | 14 to 1 |
| Average | $46,697 | $28,750 | 1,219 | 66.8% | 6,787 | 72% | 12 to 1 |
Rhode Island Colleges by Ranking and School Type