by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Rhode Island College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $384 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $946 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $384 | $946 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Rhode Island College follow below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,535 in-state and $1,535 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,765 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
| Total | $11,300 | $27,299 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.
This is how tuition at Rhode Island College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,277 | $24,475 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| One Year Ago | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,765 | $25,764 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $28,117 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Rhode Island College, see the Rhode Island College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Rhode Island College Tuition & Fees page.