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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Rhode Island

4 accredited institutions in Rhode Island offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

4
Colleges
165
Graduates/yr
2
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Rhode Island

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brown University
Providence
117
Graduates/yr
5%
Acceptance
$65,656
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$4,741
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
36
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$14,116
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Rhode Island College
Providence
9
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$9,481
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Providence College
Providence
3
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$59,830
Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
$20,260
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 4 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 165 graduates annually. Of these, 2 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Rhode Island residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.