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Community College of Rhode Island

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,980

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Community College of Rhode Island was $5,980. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CCRI

CCRI net price calculator

$5,980

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average $14,603
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of CCRI for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $5,980 $278 (5%) $5,873 $6,188 $6,322 $6,838 $6,908
2021 $5,702 $58 (1%) $5,937 $6,818 $8,994 $10,471 $11,179
2020 $5,760 $834 (17%) $5,485 $5,618 $6,062 $8,747 $11,216
2019 $4,926 $874 (15%) $5,493 $5,570 $6,104 $7,355 $7,658
2018 $5,800 $168 (3%) $5,226 $5,847 $7,230 $10,191 $10,857
2017 $5,632 $537 (9%) $5,592 $6,471 $9,116 $10,857 $11,041
2016 $6,169 $114 (2%) $5,489 $6,625 $8,780 $10,517 $10,840
2015 $6,055 $69 (1%) $5,040 $6,136 $8,548 $10,461 $10,796
2014 $5,986 -- $4,883 $6,202 $8,762 $10,380 $10,588

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Community College of Rhode Island's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $22,002 $174 $4,980 $15,562 $1,460
2021 $21,828 $1,722 (9%) $4,806 $15,562 $1,460
2020 $20,106 $136 $4,700 $14,206 $1,200
2019 $19,970 $102 $4,564 $14,206 $1,200
2018 $19,868 $580 (3%) $4,564 $14,104 $1,200
2017 $19,288 No change $4,266 $13,822 $1,200
2016 $19,288 $717 (4%) $4,266 $13,822 $1,200
2015 $18,571 $133 $3,950 $13,421 $1,200
2014 $18,438 $628 (4%) $3,950 $13,288 $1,200
2013 $17,810 -- $3,950 $12,860 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
CCRI estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,460.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, CCRI estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,240
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,240
How much is CCRI application fees?
CCRI does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
CCRI offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Community College of Rhode Island cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $205 Not Available
For out-of-state students $613 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Community College of Rhode Island during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered