Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI 02886-1807
About Community College of Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island is a public community college in Warwick, Rhode Island, with about 11,171 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,861 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,868. Student demographics in federal data include White (44.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Community College of Rhode Island charges 3% above the national public median tuition ($5,868).
- Versus the Rhode Island median, sticker tuition is about 0.1×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 26.01%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,965.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Community College of Rhode Island is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1946% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Community College of Rhode Island awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 76 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | $5,868 | $5,861 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,700 | — | 1,692 |
| Rhode Island (state median) | $41,453 | — | 14 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,824 | $15,746 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,573 | — |
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.
Average net price is 0% below published tuition at Community College of Rhode Island
Key findings
- Community College of Rhode Island's average net price ($5,861) is 0% below published tuition ($5,868).
- Community College of Rhode Island charges 3% above the national public median tuition ($5,868).
- Versus the Rhode Island median, sticker tuition is about 0.1×.
Community College of Rhode Island tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,868
Finding Community College of Rhode Island charges 3% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,868. That is 3% above the national public median ($5,700). Versus the Rhode Island median ($41,453), sticker tuition is about 0.1×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 0.5×.
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 public 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 Community College of Rhode Island versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Community College of Rhode Island versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Community College of Rhode Island is $5,861.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $5,861 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus town campuses, net price runs $9,884 below 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 Community College of Rhode Island’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 0% lower after grants and scholarships.
Community College of Rhode Island: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Community College of Rhode Island—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$5,868
Out-of-state tuition
$15,700
Avg. net price
$5,861
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $5,301 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,089 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,718 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,347 |
| $110,001+ | $6,788 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,472. 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 Community College of Rhode Island is known for
Top program completions
- General Studies950
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse232
- Business/Commerce, General84
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training51
- Business Administration and Management, General32
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Community College of Rhode Island a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Community College of Rhode Island is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Community College of Rhode Island.
Campus
Location
Warwick, RI
City / state
- ZIP
- 02886-1807
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.4× the median for Town campuses ($15,746 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
11,171
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 16,141
- Full-time share
- 40%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 64.93%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Community College of Rhode Island.
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 Community College of Rhode Island 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 Community College of Rhode Island in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,950 | $10,582 | $6,552 |
| 2014 | $3,950 | $10,582 | $6,598 |
| 2015 | $4,266 | $11,496 | $7,051 |
| 2016 | $4,266 | $11,496 | $7,139 |
| 2017 | $4,564 | $12,156 | $6,575 |
| 2018 | $4,564 | $12,156 | $5,826 |
| 2019 | $4,700 | $12,544 | $5,878 |
| 2020 | $4,806 | $12,884 | $6,898 |
| 2021 | $4,980 | $13,260 | $6,085 |
| 2022 | $5,090 | $13,552 | $5,460 |
| 2023 | $5,326 | $14,210 | $5,240 |
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
Community College of Rhode Island reported total enrollment of about 11,171 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), and Black or African American (9.8%). About 64.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island in 2024 is 11,171 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,141 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.3%
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
16.60% 100% Completion Time
26.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.60% of students graduating from Community College of Rhode Island completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 52% male / 48% 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.
Community College of Rhode Island graduates earn a median of $47,965 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Community College of Rhode Island.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $47,965. Median federal loan debt: $10,250. Average net price used in cost models: $5,861.
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.
Key takeaway Community College of Rhode Island graduates report median earnings of $47,965 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Community College of Rhode Island.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Community College of Rhode Island.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Community College of Rhode Island graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Community College of Rhode Island—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$4.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Rhode Island median 0.02× the median ($239.1M)
- New England median 0.10× the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 0.16× the median ($26.4M)
- Rhode Island median 0.01× the median ($50,168)
- New England median 0.02× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 0.04× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Rhode Island median 7.6 pp above median (92.4%)
- New England median 46.7 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,205
- Rhode Island median 0.73× the median ($11,226)
- New England median 0.89× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,166
- Rhode Island median 0.86× the median ($10,675)
- New England median 0.90× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 1.3× 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.
Community College of Rhode Island at a glance
Community College of Rhode Island
Community College of Rhode Island is a public institution in Warwick, RI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- General StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseBusiness/Commerce, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian44.6%Hispanic or Latino23.6%Black or African American9.8%
Schools near Community College of Rhode Island
Other campuses in Warwick, RI when available, plus nearby institutions in Rhode Island.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Rhode Island, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Community College of Rhode Island located?
Community College of Rhode Island is located in Warwick, RI.
What is Community College of Rhode Island's tuition?
Community College of Rhode Island tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,868 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $5,861 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Community College of Rhode Island cost?
Reported tuition is $5,868 and average net price is $5,861 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,426 annually.
Why is Community College of Rhode Island's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Community College of Rhode Island, published tuition is $5,868 while average net price is $5,861—about 0% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Community College of Rhode Island's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($5,861), completion (26.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($47,965). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Community College of Rhode Island?
Community College of Rhode Island reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,141 students, White (44.6%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Community College of Rhode Island?
About 53.5% of students at Community College of Rhode Island are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Community College of Rhode Island earn?
Median earnings are $41,058 six years after entry and $47,965 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Community College of Rhode Island?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Community College of Rhode Island students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,250.
Is Community College of Rhode Island public or private?
Community College of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Warwick, RI.
Is Community College of Rhode Island an HBCU?
No. Community College of Rhode Island is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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.