Best Rhode Island Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Rhode Island for 2023

There are 11 colleges and universities in Rhode Island enrolling 71,569 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Rhode Island below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Rhode Island offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Rhode Island is home to nationally ranked institutions like Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College and Bryant University. The highest ranked college in Rhode Island is Brown University and the top rated public state college is University of Rhode Island.

Local college options can be explored in Providence or other cities.


11 results

List of the Best Rhode Island Colleges

Brown University
B
Providence, RI

Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 10,696enrollment
  • $27,659net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.94Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

Rhode Island School of Design
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,576enrollment
  • $40,048net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Providence College
P
Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 4,671enrollment
  • $37,284net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1330SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

Bryant University
B
Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,441enrollment
  • $39,919net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1300SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

University of Rhode Island
R
Kingston, RI

University of Rhode Island

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 17,511enrollment
  • $15,386net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Rhode Island College
R
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 6,331enrollment
  • $10,557net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 870-1100SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 15

Johnson & Wales University Providence
J
Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University Providence

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,117enrollment
  • $29,560net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

New England Institute of Technology
N
Warwick, RI
 

New England Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,907enrollment
  • $33,681net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 873-1232SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Community College of Rhode Island
C
Warwick, RI
 

Community College of Rhode Island

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,962enrollment
  • $5,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Roger Williams University
R
Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 4,529enrollment
  • $34,890net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

Salve Regina University
S
Newport, RI

Salve Regina University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,828enrollment
  • $35,620net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA