The Community College of Rhode Island set tuition and fees at $5,550 for in-state students in 2024, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This places the institution as the third most expensive public college in Rhode Island for 2024.
Tuition and fees for in-state students increased by $224 compared to the previous year.
Out-of-state students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island in 2024 paid $14,834, marking a $624 rise from the prior year.
In the 2023-24 school year, graduate and undergraduate students received more than $256 billion in financial aid.
The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by approximately 4% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school. Meanwhile, out-of-state tuition averages $28,386.
Student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging nearly $29,000 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
| City | Institution Name | College costs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | The University of Rhode Island | $16,942 |
| Providence | Rhode Island College | $11,300 |
| Warwick | Community College of Rhode Island | $5,550 |
Information in this article was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
