by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Community College of Rhode Island, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Community College of Rhode Island were $5,550 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $14,834. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $476 in-state and $476 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,074 | $14,358 |
| Fees | $476 | $476 |
| Total | $5,550 | $14,834 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Community College of Rhode Island charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Community College of Rhode Island tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In RI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Community College of Rhode Island is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Community College of Rhode Island Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Community College of Rhode Island has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,524 | $12,804 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,624 | $13,086 |
| One Year Ago | $4,856 | $13,740 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,074 | $14,358 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CCRI has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $15,501 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.68%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,754. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.82%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $15,400.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,754 | $15,400 |
| In 2 Years | $5,965 | $15,987 |
| In 3 Years | $6,184 | $16,597 |
| In 4 Years | $6,411 | $17,230 |
| In 5 Years | $6,647 | $17,887 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $65,214, compared with about $24,314 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Community College of Rhode Island, see the Community College of Rhode Island Financial Aid page.
