Rhode Island
Colleges in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 12 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide, each rated on academics and value from federal data; 7 are Compass Recommended.
Map of colleges in Rhode Island
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Highest-rated colleges in Rhode Island
#1 in Rhode Island
Brown University
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 1%Providence, RI · Value A · Academics A+
#2 in Rhode Island
Rhode Island School of Design
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 5%Providence, RI · Value C+ · Academics A+
#3 in Rhode Island
Providence College
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 9%Providence, RI · Value C+ · Academics A
Top lists in Rhode Island
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- 11 schoolsColleges with the highest graduation rates
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- 4 schoolsBest colleges for NCAA Division I athletes
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- 11 schoolsBest test-optional colleges
- 9 schoolsColleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price
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- 9 schoolsColleges with the most faculty per student
- 9 schoolsColleges that spend the most on teaching
- 9 schoolsMost selective colleges
All colleges in Rhode Island
| School | Compass Score | Value | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value.Ivy LeagueOne of the eight Ivy League universities. Ivy League membership doesn't change any grade. Providence · Private nonprofit | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | A+Academics: A+ (grade A+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $25,184 | 11,516 | |
| Rhode Island School of Design Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value. Providence · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | A+Academics: A+ (grade A+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $50,507 | 2,540 | |
| Providence College Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value. Providence · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $48,523 | 4,635 | |
| Bryant University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Smithfield · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $41,219 | 3,592 | |
| Salve Regina University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Newport · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $36,967 | 2,836 | |
| University of Rhode Island RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Kingston · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $21,440 | 17,351 | |
| Roger Williams University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Bristol · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $37,999 | 4,344 | |
| New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $36,483 | 1,850 | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $31,027 | 4,372 | |
| Rhode Island College Providence · Public | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $9,478 | 5,767 | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): the rest of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank, so no college gets a D or an F. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $20,252 | 2,597 | |
| College Unbound Providence · Private nonprofit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $21,108 | 401 |
Common questions
How many colleges are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 12 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide.
Which colleges in Rhode Island are Compass Recommended?
Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Bryant University, Salve Regina University, University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University. Recommended means the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value (how it works).