College Unbound Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
College Unbound is a private university in Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling about 491 students. College Unbound awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $11,016 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (35.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,016
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,108 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 491 70.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 589
- Room & Board: $16,200 annual estimate
College Unbound: what the data shows
Common questions about College Unbound, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College Unbound?
College Unbound is located in Providence, RI (ZIP 02903).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is College Unbound public or private?
College Unbound is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does College Unbound cost?
Published tuition: $11,016.
Average net price after aid: $21,108.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,682 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,586 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,991 |
| $110,001+ | $21,894 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,064.
How big is College Unbound?
Total enrollment: 491 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 589 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College Unbound?
First-year retention: 85.7%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,500.
68.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College Unbound known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (86 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College Unbound a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show net price $21,108. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,016
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College Unbound was $11,016.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,108
2024 Value
In 2024 College Unbound had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,108.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,432 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,108 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,064 4-Year Tuition
$16,200 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$225 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,441 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$109,764 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College Unbound.
Financial Aid by Income Level
68.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College Unbound was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College Unbound in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $10,112 | $10,112 | — |
| 2020 | $10,112 | $10,112 | $14,191 |
| 2021 | $10,128 | $10,128 | $14,175 |
| 2022 | $9,984 | $9,984 | $20,040 |
| 2023 | $10,488 | $10,488 | $19,116 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College Unbound reported total enrollment of about 491 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (32.4%), and White (13.7%). About 68.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College Unbound in 2024 is 491 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 589 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 35.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from College Unbound completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College Unbound.
Return on Investment
$12,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for College Unbound.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 86 completions
Most popular programs at College Unbound.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College Unbound graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College Unbound from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,703
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College Unbound is a private non-profit institution located in Providence, RI, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Enrollment is approximately 491 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (32.4%), White (13.7%). Approximately 68.58% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
Location
Providence, RI 02903
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
College Unbound provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College Unbound located?
College Unbound is located in Providence, RI.
How much does College Unbound cost?
Reported tuition is $11,016 and average net price is $21,108 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,200 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College Unbound?
College Unbound reports undergraduate enrollment of about 589 students, Black or African American (35.4%), Hispanic or Latino (32.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How much debt do College Unbound students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,500.
Is College Unbound public or private?
College Unbound is a private nonprofit institution located in Providence, RI.
Is College Unbound an HBCU?
No. College Unbound is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College Unbound a tribal college?
No. College Unbound is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College Unbound a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—College Unbound reports 32.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is College Unbound religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College Unbound in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Rhode Island college costs
- Rhode Island colleges by ROI
- Providence, Rhode Island city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Rhode Island
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.