Most Selective Colleges in Rhode Island
Ranked by acceptance rate (11 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown University Providence, RI · Private nonprofit | 5% | $25,184 | $93,487 |
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI · Private nonprofit | 19% | $50,507 | $68,140 |
| 3 | Providence College Providence, RI · Private nonprofit | 51% | $48,523 | $87,054 |
| 4 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI · Private nonprofit | 65% | $41,219 | $90,008 |
| 5 | New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI · Private nonprofit | 67% | $36,483 | $48,684 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI · Private nonprofit | 68% | $36,967 | $72,975 |
| 7 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI · Public | 72% | $21,440 | $69,743 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI · Private nonprofit | 88% | $37,999 | $70,266 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI · Private nonprofit | 88% | $31,027 | $43,418 |
| 10 | Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI · Private nonprofit | 91% | $20,252 | $43,418 |
| 11 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI · Public | 92% | $9,478 | $56,318 |