Best colleges for mathematics in Rhode Island
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in mathematics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for mathematics in Rhode Island6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Rhode Island.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in mathematics, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Brown University
Providence, RI · Private nonprofitIvy LeagueHonor Roll#1 in Rhode Island
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade A · Top 9%
- 2
Providence College
Providence, RI · Private nonprofitHonor RollTop 5% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade C+
- 3
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · Private nonprofitTop 12% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade C+
- 4
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · PublicTop 15% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade B+ · Top 26%
- 5
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · Private nonprofitTop 14% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade C+
- 6
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI · PublicTop 14% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in mathematics
- Value grade A · Top 8%
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $25,184 | $11,428 | $93,487 | 96% |
| Providence College | $48,523 | $27,000 | $87,054 | 86% |
| Salve Regina University | $36,967 | $27,000 | $72,975 | 77% |
| University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | $22,250 | $69,743 | 73% |
| Roger Williams University | $37,999 | $26,940 | $70,266 | 69% |
| Rhode Island College | $9,478 | $20,500 | $56,318 | 48% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
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- District of Columbia 8
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- Georgia 37
- Hawaii 4
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- Maine 9
- Maryland 19
- Massachusetts 43
- Michigan 30
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- Missouri 33
- Montana 8
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- New Hampshire 7
- New Jersey 25
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- New York 81
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- South Carolina 28
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