There are 6 colleges in Providence and 92 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 444,812 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Rhode Island with a population of 178,042, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Providence. Driving time to these schools from Providence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Boston University enrolling 36,714 students. In terms of affordability, Bristol Community College in Fall River offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Providence.
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Private 4 Year
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#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
41 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
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40 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
41 miles from Providence
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts
Applications Due Apr 15
41 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#27 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Feb 15
41 miles from Providence
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Providence
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#12 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Jan 15
43 miles from Providence
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut
42 miles from Providence
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
41 miles from Providence
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
41 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
41 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
43 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 1
43 miles from Providence
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Connecticut
Applications Due Jan 1
47 miles from Providence
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Jan 15
47 miles from Providence
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
49 miles from Providence
The closest community college is Community College of Rhode Island and is 8.3 miles from Providence. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Community College of Rhode Island are $5,090 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Community College of Rhode Island has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.