Brown University ..... Location Providence, Rhode Island ...

Brown University is a private institution that was founded in 1764. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,435, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 146 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brown University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 14. Its tuition and fees are $45,612 (2013-14).

University of Rhode Island ..... Location 1. Flagship Campus: Kingston, RI, 2. Commonwealth Campuses: Narragansett Providence West Greenwich Type ..

University of Rhode Island is a public institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 13,398, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,245 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Rhode Island's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 152. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,450 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,016 (2013-14)

Johnson & Wales University ..... Location 1. Original Campus: Providence, RI 2. Other Campuses: North Miami, Florida, USA (1992)

Johnson & Wales University is a private institution that was founded in 1914. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,525, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 126 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Johnson & Wales University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 74. Its tuition and fees are $27,456 (2013-14).

Roger Williams University ...

Roger Williams University is a private institution that was founded in 1956. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,391, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 143 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Roger Williams University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 37. Its tuition and fees are $31,668 (2013

Rhode Island College ..... Location Providence, Rhode Island ...

Rhode Island College is a public institution that was founded in 1854. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,553, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Rhode Island College's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 126. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,602 (2013-14); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,300 (2013-14).

Providence College ..... Location Providence, Rhode Island ... Providence College is a private institution that was founded in 1917. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,810, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 105 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Providence College's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 2. Its tuition and fees are $42,206 (2013-14).

Cheapest Colleges in Rhode Island

College affordability is a significant factor in nearly all students' school selection process, in Rhode Island and nationwide. With high paying, post graduation employment still difficult to obtain, choosing a college which offers good value for your tuition dollar is more important than ever. If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Rhode Island these are the cheap in state colleges to consider.

Keep in mind that affordable doesn't necessarily mean finding a school with a low published tuition. It's important to research the full financial aid package offered by a school and the average net price actually paid. Sometimes a school which appears cheap on the surface can end up being more expensive if the college doesn't offer competitive aid. The listings below are ranked on least expensive published tuition.

The most affordable four year colleges in Rhode Island are listed by one year's in state tuition for the 2012/2013 school year. Click on each school for more specific information on price you can expect to pay, calculate potential student loan payments and formulate a college savings plan.

What is the cheapest college in Rhode Island? Leading our colleges list is Rhode Island College in with an in state tuition of $6,530.

Another affordable option for Rhode Island students is to study at a community college for two years, then progress to a full four year college to earn your bachelors degree. A comprehensive list of Rhode Island community colleges can be found here with annual tuition that may be cheaper than four year colleges.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2012-2013 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2012-2013 academic year.