Rhode Island Colleges & Universities

Rhode Island Colleges & Universities

• Brown UniversityProvidence

  Ivy League research university, the oldest in Rhode Island, offering undergraduate, graduate, and medical programs.

• Bryant UniversitySmithfield

  Private university known for business, liberal arts, and STEM programs.

• College UnboundProvidence

  Innovative degree-completion college focused on adult learners.

• Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)Multiple campuses

  Rhode Island’s only public community college, offering associate degrees and certificates across six campuses.

• Johnson & Wales UniversityProvidence

  Private university renowned for culinary arts, hospitality, business, and health sciences.

• Naval War CollegeNewport

  Graduate-level institution operated by the U.S. Navy, specializing in military strategy, national security, and leadership.

• New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich

  Private technical university offering associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in technology and health sciences.

• Providence CollegeProvidence

  Private Catholic college offering liberal arts and professional programs.

• University of Rhode IslandKingston (main campus)

  Rhode Island’s flagship public research university, with additional campuses in Providence, Narragansett, and West Greenwich.

• Rhode Island CollegeProvidence

  Public college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts, sciences, education, nursing, and social work.

• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)Providence

  One of the nation’s top art and design schools, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts, architecture, and design.

• Roger Williams UniversityBristol

  Private university with programs in liberal arts, architecture, law, and business.

• Roger Williams University School of LawBristol

  Rhode Island’s only law school, part of Roger Williams University.

• Salve Regina UniversityNewport

  Private Catholic university offering liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

• IYRS School of Technology & TradesNewport

  Non-profit school specializing in marine trades, composites, and digital modeling.

• Lincoln Technical InstituteLincoln

  Private technical school offering programs in automotive, health sciences, and skilled trades.

• Empire Beauty SchoolProvidence

  Accredited cosmetology school.

• MKG Beauty & BusinessCranston

  Beauty and business school offering certificates.

• New England Tractor Trailer Training SchoolPawtucket

  Truck driving and transportation training.

• Paul Mitchell The School – Rhode IslandCranston

  Cosmetology and beauty school.

• MotoRing Technical Training InstituteEast Providence

  Technical training in automotive, HVAC, and trades.