by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Rhode Island College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this RIC cost report, you'll find:
At Rhode Island College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $25,900 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Rhode Island get a discount and only needed to pay $10,702 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $24,475 | $1,425 | $25,900 |
| In-State | $9,277 | $1,425 | $10,702 |
Rhode Island College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Rhode Island College cost for part-time students?
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Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $25,900 for out-of-state undergrads, Rhode Island College is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
In-state undergrads in Rhode Island pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at RIC pay about $10,702 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Rhode Island College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | New England | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Rhode Island College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Rhode Island College increased with an average annual rate of 6.23% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $12,078 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at RIC would be $24,908, and $53,017 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 6.09% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $29,153 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $60,082 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at RIC, and $127,709 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at RIC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.