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Top Colleges in Rhode Island
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Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.
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Despite Rhode Island’s small size, the state is an educational powerhouse. The state is home to an Ivy League, a renowned design school, a state university, and more. They are also members of Tuition Break, which means that students from several neighboring states can receive discounts at public Rhode Island colleges. Compare Rhode Island schools below by size, cost, graduation rate, acceptance rate, and more:
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Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Roger Williams University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bristol, Rhode Island. There are currently 3,971 undergraduates at Roger Williams and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The…Read More
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Brown University
Providence, RI • Private, Non-Profit, City, Need-Blind
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Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University is an Ivy League school known for its open curriculum, which allows students to create their own course of study. Notable alumni include…Read More
Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University is an Ivy…Read More
Providence College
Providence, RI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Providence College, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a private Catholic institution known for its strong liberal arts education and its commitment to the Dominican tradition. The college's campus features…Read More
Providence College, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a private…Read More
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. There are currently 3,236 undergraduates at Bryant and the school’s acceptance rate is 66%. The tuition at…Read More
Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in…Read More
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI • Public, Suburb
University of Rhode Island is a public 4-year college located in Kingston, Rhode Island. There are currently 13,822 undergraduates at Rhode Island and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The…Read More
University of Rhode Island is a public 4-year college located…Read More
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
Salve Regina University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Newport, Rhode Island. There are currently 2,102 undergraduates at Salve Regina and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The…Read More
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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Rhode Island School of Design is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Providence, Rhode Island. There are currently 2,090 undergraduates at RISD and the school’s acceptance rate is 14%.…Read More
Rhode Island School of Design is a private, non-profit 4-year…Read More
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI • Public, Suburb
Rhode Island College is a public 4-year college located in Providence, Rhode Island. There are currently 4,630 undergraduates at RIC and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at…Read More
Rhode Island College is a public 4-year college located in…Read More
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI • Private, Non-Profit, City
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Providence, Rhode Island. There are currently 3,913 undergraduates at Johnson & Wales Providence and the school’s acceptance rate…
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New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb
New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. There are currently 1,712 undergraduates at NE Institute of Tech and the school’s…Read More
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