Every college in Rhode Island that we cover, each with its page and sources.
11 colleges · each name links to its page, with sources · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026
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Rhode Island: 11 colleges · 9 private nonprofit, 2 public · campus setting: 6 suburb, 5 city
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| College | City | Public/private | Setting | Students | Athletics | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | Private nonprofit | City, midsize | 7,741 | NCAA Division I | |
| Bryant University | Smithfield | Private nonprofit | Suburb, large | 3,240 | NCAA Division I | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online | Providence | Private nonprofit | City, midsize | 1,990 | ||
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence | Private nonprofit | City, midsize | 3,952 | NCAA Division III | |
| New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich | Private nonprofit | Suburb, large | 1,712 | ||
| Providence College | Providence | Private nonprofit | City, midsize | 4,191 | NCAA Division I | |
| Rhode Island College | Providence | Public | Suburb, large | 4,785 | NCAA Division III | |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence | Private nonprofit | City, midsize | 2,092 | ||
| Roger Williams University | Bristol | Private nonprofit | Suburb, large | 4,050 | NCAA Division III | |
| Salve Regina University | Newport | Private nonprofit | Suburb, large | 2,117 | NCAA Division III | |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston | Public | Suburb, large | 14,670 | NCAA Division I |