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Best Computer Science Colleges in Rhode Island

10 accredited institutions in Rhode Island offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10
Colleges
1,887
Graduates/yr
3
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Rhode Island

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brown University
Providence
666
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
270
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$14,116
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence
219
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
$58,690
Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
$23,458
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence
177
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$39,792
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$28,623
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich
168
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$33,225
Tuition
$30,030
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Rhode Island College
Providence
123
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$9,481
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick
111
Graduates/yr
$4,856
In-State Tuition
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Roger Williams University
Bristol
96
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$42,336
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$37,805
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Providence College
Providence
30
Graduates/yr
49%
Acceptance
$59,830
Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
$20,260
Net Price <$30K
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bryant University
Smithfield
27
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$50,272
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$34,692
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Computer Science in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 10 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 1,887 graduates annually. Of these, 3 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.