Warwick, RI · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island (in-state) | $5,550 | — |
| RI average | $35,266 | -84% |
| National average | $18,082 | -69% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,550 | $22,200 |
| Out-of-state | $14,834 | $59,336 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Community College of Rhode Island ranks 1 by in-state tuition among the 14 RI colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 167% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Community College of Rhode Island | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| College Unbound | $11,016 |
| College Unbound - Newport/Aquidneck Island | $11,016 |
| Rhode Island College | $11,300 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | $13,365 |
In-state tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $5,550 per year; out-of-state students pay $14,834.
Community College of Rhode Island in-state tuition is 84% below the RI average of $35,266.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Community College of Rhode Island is 69% below that.
$5,550 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Community College of Rhode Island comes to about $22,200 for an in-state student and $59,336 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Community College of Rhode Island ranks 1 out of the 14 RI colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.