College Unbound
Providence, RI 02903
About College Unbound
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 findings
- College Unbound charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,016).
- Versus the Rhode Island median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Unbound | $11,016 | $21,108 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Rhode Island (state median) | $39,847 | — | 14 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is College Unbound really?
Key findings
- College Unbound charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,016).
- Versus the Rhode Island median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
College Unbound tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,016
Finding College Unbound charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,016. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Rhode Island median ($39,847), sticker tuition is about 0.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 7% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College Unbound versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College Unbound versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College Unbound is $21,108.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,108 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $3,060 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At College Unbound, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
College Unbound: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College Unbound—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$11,016
Avg. net price
$21,108
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College Unbound is known for
Top program completions
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other86
See earnings & programs for more.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College Unbound.
Campus
Location
Providence, RI
City / state
- ZIP
- 02903
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 17% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
Size
Enrollment
491
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 589
- Full-time share
- 71%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 68.58%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College Unbound.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do College Unbound graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College Unbound.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $12,500. Average net price used in cost models: $21,108.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for College Unbound.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College Unbound.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College Unbound graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College Unbound—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,703
- Rhode Island median 0.72× the median ($10,675)
- New England median 0.76× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
College Unbound at a glance
College Unbound
College Unbound is a private non-profit institution in Providence, RI, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs).
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American35.4%Hispanic or Latino32.4%White or Caucasian13.7%
Schools near College Unbound
Other campuses in Providence, RI when available, plus nearby institutions in Rhode Island.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Rhode Island, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College Unbound located?
College Unbound is located in Providence, RI.
What is College Unbound's tuition?
College Unbound tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,016 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,108 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.