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Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

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This is a measure of what percentage of students at each college or university graduate with a bachelor's degree within 4 years. Students who graduate within four years generally save money on overall tuition costs and student loan debt. This is also seen as a way to measure the success of students on campus and their engagement with faculty and staff.

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Rank	Institution	Graduation Rate % (4 Year)	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Providence College	82.4609733700643	49.94	1,280 – 1,410	48618	69326	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Providence College Providence, RI Providence College was founded in 1917 and was also a founding member of the original Big East Conference. The athletes are cheered on by Friar Dom and Huxley the Dalmatian. Providence offers 1 majors and programs, and many go to study Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 82 % 1.0% Acceptance Rate 49.9% SAT Score 1,280 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $48,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
2	Bryant University	78.1395348837209	64.84	1,180 – 1,330	42139	66488	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Bryant University Smithfield, RI Located in Smithfield, Bryant University accepts 65% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 78 % 1.7% Acceptance Rate 64.8% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $42,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
3	Brown University	74.7578692493947	6.34	1,460 – 1,560	26256	79131	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Brown University Providence, RI Founded in 1764, Brown University was the first school in North America that accepted students regardless of their religion. Their women’s institution, Pembroke College, merged into Brown in 1971. Alumni have gone on to create famous companies including ZipRecruiter, Cards Against Humanity, and CNN....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 75 % 3.1% Acceptance Rate 6.3% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,256 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
4	Salve Regina University	67.125382262997	66.23	1,180 – 1,340	38307	55027	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 66% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $50 to apply. About 100% of students attending Salve Regina University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Salve Regina University,......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 67 % 6.3% Acceptance Rate 66.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $38,307 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
5	Roger Williams University	60.9360936093609	88.2	1,150 – 1,320	38779	53845	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Found in Bristol, Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate is 88%. Undergraduates have to send in $55 to apply. About 100% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 61 % 6.9% Acceptance Rate 88.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $38,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
6	Rhode Island School of Design	58.125	23.38	1,370 – 1,510	43492	45932	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI The Rhode Island School of Design was founded to expand access to design education to women. Today, 80% of the undergraduate class consists of women. The main 123-acre campus is located on the Providence River, but many buildings and facilities, including the library, can now be found downtown. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 58 % 19.3% Acceptance Rate 23.4% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $43,492 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
7	University of Rhode Island	57.41274415626	74.56	1,080 – 1,320	24118	57446	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 75% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 96% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 57 % 2.8% Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,118 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
8	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	39.3181818181818	88.44	920 – 1,180	32057	35802	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Providence Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Providence accepts 88% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 39 % Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $32,057 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
9	Rhode Island College	21.4596949891068	85.57	870 – 1,120	10346	46882	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island Rhode Island College Providence, RI Rhode Island College opened in 1854, making it the second oldest higher education institution in the state (behind Brown University). RIC is a public school with a 15 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 24% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Graduation Rate % (4 Year) 21 % 20.9% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $10,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

82 % 1.0%

49.9%

1,280 – 1,410

$48,618

$69,326

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

78 % 1.7%

64.8%

1,180 – 1,330

$42,139

$66,488

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

75 % 3.1%

6.3%

1,460 – 1,560

$26,256

$79,131

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

67 % 6.3%

66.2%

1,180 – 1,340

$38,307

$55,027

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

61 % 6.9%

88.2%

1,150 – 1,320

$38,779

$53,845

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

58 % 19.3%

23.4%

1,370 – 1,510

$43,492

$45,932

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

57 % 2.8%

74.6%

1,080 – 1,320

$24,118

$57,446

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

39 %

88.4%

920 – 1,180

$32,057

$35,802

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by 4 Year Graduation Rate in Rhode Island

21 % 20.9%

85.6%

870 – 1,120

$10,346

$46,882

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