Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in-state) | $42,419 | — |
| RI average | $35,266 | +20% |
| National average | $18,082 | +135% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $42,419 | $169,676 |
| Out-of-state | $42,419 | $169,676 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranks 8 by in-state tuition among the 14 RI colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Johnson & Wales University-Providence | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $44,418 |
| New England Institute of Technology | $37,275 |
| Salve Regina University | $50,100 |
| Bryant University | $52,677 |
In-state tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $42,419 per year; out-of-state students pay $42,419.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence in-state tuition is 20% above the RI average of $35,266.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 135% above that.
$42,419 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes to about $169,676 for an in-state student and $169,676 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranks 8 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.