Top Rated Rhode Island Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island for 2023

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Rhode Island. Leading the rankings for 2023 as the highest ranked private college in Rhode Island is Brown University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Rhode Island Private 4 year

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Brown University
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Providence, RI

Brown University

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Colleges in America

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

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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

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

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Providence College
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Providence, RI

Providence College

Private 4 Year

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#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

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Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

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

Applications Due May 1

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