HighSchoolOS Best Colleges in Rhode Island
The strongest colleges and universities in Rhode Island, ranked by graduation rate and selectivity, with verified acceptance rates, net price, and test scores for this admissions cycle.
Explore this ranking interactively| # | School | Location | Acceptance | SAT avg | Net price | Grad rate | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University | Providence, RI | 5.4% | 1,546 | $25,184 | 96% | 7,226 |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 18.7% | 1,473 | $50,507 | 89% | 2,084 |
| 3 | Providence College | Providence, RI | 51% | 1,346 | $48,523 | 86% | 4,229 |
| 4 | Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | 65% | 1,265 | $41,219 | 80% | 3,194 |
| 5 | Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | 68% | 1,232 | $36,967 | 77% | 2,121 |
| 6 | University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 72% | 1,160 | $21,440 | 73% | 13,381 |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 88% | 1,223 | $37,999 | 69% | 3,946 |
| 8 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | 67% | n/a | $36,483 | 60% | 1,718 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 88% | 1,050 | $31,027 | 55% | 3,868 |
| 10 | Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 92% | 990 | $9,478 | 48% | 5,049 |
Acceptance rate, net price (average cost after aid), and graduation rate are from the most recent federal data; test ranges and deadlines are verified against each school for the 2025-2026 cycle. Click any school for its full profile, deadlines, and supplemental essay prompts.