Colleges in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is a city in Rhode Island. According to Census data, the population is 1,203,230 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, eight colleges are active for serving college programs in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition, there are 39 colleges located within 30 miles from Providence.
By school type, there are one public and seven private schools. By school level, there are seven 4-years (or high) schools and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Eight schools offer undergraduate programs and six schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Providence, Rhode Island is $34,360 for Rhode Island residents and $37,109 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 52.29% and the average SAT score is 1,274. A total of 31,560 students enrolled in schools in Providence, Rhode Island, of which 3,245 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Providence, Rhode Island
The following table lists 8 colleges located in Providence and 32 schools near Providence, Rhode Island ordered by distance from Providence. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Providence | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Warwick Providence, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.21 miles | $17,250 | 135 | - | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 0.37 miles | $40,408 | 4,566 | 58% | 14 to 1 | $15,156 | 83.4% | 1,080 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 0.37 miles | $13,365 | 2,505 | - | 11 to 1 | $15,156 | 67.5% | - |
| Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 0.60 miles | $59,760 | 2,620 | 91% | 9 to 1 | $59,760 | 17.4% | 1,440 |
| Brown University Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 0.80 miles | $68,230 | 11,189 | 94% | 6 to 1 | $67,006 | 5.1% | 1,540 |
| College Unbound Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 1.18 miles | $10,488 | 285 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Providence College Providence, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 1.67 miles | $60,848 | 4,473 | 85% | 11 to 1 | $12,210 | 52.8% | 1,320 |
| MotoRing Technical Training Institute East Providence, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.77 miles | $19,600 | 113 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rhode Island College Providence, RI Public, 4 years four-years | 2.76 miles | $26,519 | 5,787 | 43% | 11 to 1 | $18,230 | 87.5% | 990 |
| New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.02 miles | $12,345 | 276 | - | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island Cranston, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.13 miles | $16,500 | 129 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk, MA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.29 miles | $17,050 | 292 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston Cranston, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.85 miles | $16,148 | 130 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI Public, 2-4 years valid | 8.28 miles | $14,210 | 12,263 | 23% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Lincoln, RI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 8.54 miles | $30,446 | 673 | - | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 9.16 miles | $51,169 | 3,536 | 82% | 13 to 1 | $49,960 | 68.8% | 1,240 |
| New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 11.97 miles | $35,625 | 1,895 | 50% | 12 to 1 | $15,900 | 74.5% | 1,040 |
| Roger Williams University School of Law Bristol, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 14.39 miles | $17,586 | 552 | - | - | $19,186 | - | - |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 14.48 miles | $42,666 | 4,397 | 66% | 14 to 1 | $22,694 | 91.0% | 1,200 |
| Diman Regional Technical Institute Fall River, MA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 15.41 miles | $17,518 | 44 | - | 5 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA Private, 4 years four-years | 15.64 miles | $62,080 | 1,667 | 79% | 11 to 1 | - | 79.5% | 1,340 |
| Rob Roy Academy-Fall River Fall River, MA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.97 miles | $15,980 | 32 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Bristol Community College Fall River, MA Public, 2-4 years valid | 16.96 miles | $10,356 | 5,822 | 21% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rob Roy Academy-Taunton Taunton, MA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 17.69 miles | $15,400 | 5 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dean College Franklin, MA Private, 4 years four-years | 18.20 miles | $44,960 | 1,189 | 44% | 16 to 1 | - | 76.0% | - |
| Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School Franklin, MA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 18.81 miles | $15,185 | 56 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Southeastern Technical Institute South Easton, MA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 21.67 miles | $11,125 | 128 | - | 7 to 1 | - | 31.0% | - |
| Stonehill College Easton, MA Private, 4 years four-years | 23.86 miles | $54,500 | 2,543 | 79% | 12 to 1 | $33,116 | 73.4% | - |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Public, 4 years four-years | 24.06 miles | $35,804 | 17,473 | 71% | 17 to 1 | $31,952 | 76.4% | 1,170 |
| IYRS School of Technology & Trades Newport, RI Private, 2-4 years valid | 24.26 miles | $24,815 | 83 | 85% | 10 to 1 | - | 91.7% | - |
| Quinebaug Valley Community College Danielson, CT Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.28 miles | $14,220 | 1,195 | 19% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI Private, 4 years four-years | 25.06 miles | $47,930 | 2,872 | 75% | 13 to 1 | $12,795 | 69.5% | 1,210 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA Public, 4 years four-years | 25.25 miles | $31,750 | 7,457 | 54% | 15 to 1 | $30,253 | 95.5% | 1,140 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA Public, 4 years four-years | 25.54 miles | $17,529 | 9,604 | 56% | 17 to 1 | $9,041 | 87.7% | 1,110 |
| Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District Upton, MA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 25.67 miles | $12,300 | 46 | - | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| FINE Mortuary College Norwood, MA Private, 2-4 years valid | 27.38 miles | $19,325 | 118 | 100% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rob Roy Academy-New Bedford New Bedford, MA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 27.53 miles | $15,400 | 6 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.12 miles | $10,320 | 4,810 | 18% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing Brockton, MA Private, 2-4 years valid | 28.57 miles | $54,075 | 150 | - | 7 to 1 | - | 9.1% | - |
| Blue Hills Regional Technical School Canton, MA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 29.64 miles | $15,800 | 22 | - | 7 to 1 | - | 40.0% | - |
| Average | - | $37,109 | 31,560 | 74% | 11 to 1 | $31,253 | 52.3% | 1,274 |