Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	26%

Located in Warwick, Rhode Island, CCRI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Community College of Rhode Island is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Community College of Rhode Island is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCRI is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Rhode Island state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at CCRI is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Rhode Island is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CCRI do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,980

Cost of attendance at Community College of Rhode Island in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,260

Cost of attendance at Community College of Rhode Island in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Community College of Rhode Island received on average $5,613 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,613

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,289	51%	$4,449	$5,734,653
Other Federal Grant	1,648	66%	$4,642	$7,649,929
State Grant/Scholarships	1,764	70%	$3,126	$5,514,798
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	100	4%	$2,225	$222,517
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,385	95%	$5,613	$13,387,244

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Community College of Rhode Island students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Community College of Rhode Island students is 26.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.6%.

26.1%

asian 33.8% 22 students
African American 12.2% 21 students
white 31.0% 447 students
unknown 24.3% 25 students
hispanic 18.4% 108 students
International Students 42.9% 3 students
Mixed Race 22.8% 45 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Community College of Rhode Island provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Community College of Rhode Island offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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