Campus & Student Life at Community College of Rhode Island

Home to about 13,684 undergraduates in 2020, CCRI is a large, public college located in Warwick, Rhode Island. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, CCRI offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by CCRI can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our CCRI Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

CCRI Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at CCRI. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit CCRI Disability Services.

CCRI for the Military

While not a "service academy", CCRI does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit CCRI Veteran Services . For more information, check out our CCRI for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Community College of Rhode Island

CCRI does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Community College of Rhode Island

CCRI has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,684 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,821 (42.5%). Part-time attendance was 7,863 (57.5%).

Community College of Rhode Island is Ranked #2,059 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, CCRI is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank CCRI #2059 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at CCRI by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the CCRI Diversity Guide.

Community College of Rhode Island Competes in the NJCAA

CCRI has a total of 153 student athletes, 96 men and 57 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Community College of Rhode Island Athletics