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Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

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The percentage of instructors who are full time is one measure of overall academic and financial health of a given institution. In general, colleges and universities that employ more adjunct and part-time instructors are seen as less desirable as these faculty are often paid less and only work limited hours in their academic roles. But, this ranking is not always a strong indicator of academic quality.

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Rank	Institution	% of Instructors Who Are Full Time	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Brown University	86.7908	5.39	1,510 – 1,570	26608	79131	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 87 % 0.1% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,608 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $79,131
2	Providence College	68.7129	50.89	1,110 – 1,340	46645	69326	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 Neuroscience. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 69 % 5.5% Acceptance Rate 50.9% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $46,645 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,326
3	University of Rhode Island	64.1914	72.16	1,020 – 1,280	20964	57446	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Based in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island accepts 72% of applicants. They request $65 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 98% of students at the University of Rhode Island will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 64 % 5.0% Acceptance Rate 72.2% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,446
4	Bryant University	56.993	65.46	1,200 – 1,330	40612	66488	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 98% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 57 % 1.3% Acceptance Rate 65.5% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $40,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,488
5	Johnson & Wales University-Providence	51.5464	88.44	920 – 1,180	33480	35802	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 52 % 0.5% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 920 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $33,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
6	New England Institute of Technology	48.6607	66.73	860 – 1,130	36714	44363	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 49 % 6.0% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 860 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $36,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,363
7	Rhode Island College	47.2696	91.82	870 – 1,120	11549	46882	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 23% yield. Many students study Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 47 % 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $11,549 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,882
8	Salve Regina University	44.2244	68.17	1,170 – 1,340	37794	55027	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island Salve Regina University Newport, RI Located in Newport, Salve Regina University accepted 68% 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 % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 44 % 5.9% Acceptance Rate 68.2% SAT Score 1,170 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $37,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,027
9	Roger Williams University	41.8803	87.78	1,140 – 1,310	37936	53845	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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 99% of students attending Roger Williams University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 42 % 6.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $37,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,845
10	Rhode Island School of Design	38.6847	18.66	1,400 – 1,530	42106	45932	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time 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, 74% 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. % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 39 % 1.4% Acceptance Rate 18.7% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $42,106 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,932
11	Johnson & Wales University-Online	1.2698	54.26	--	18265	35802	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island Johnson & Wales University-Online Providence, RI Based in Providence, Johnson & Wales University-Online’s acceptance rate is 54%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 0% of students attending Johnson & Wales University-Online currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % of Instructors Who Are Full Time 1 % 0.3% Acceptance Rate 54.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,802
12	College Unbound	0	0	--	18507	55193	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island College Unbound Providence, RI % of Instructors Who Are Full Time -- Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,507 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,193

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

87 % 0.1%

5.4%

1,510 – 1,570

$26,608

$79,131

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

69 % 5.5%

50.9%

1,110 – 1,340

$46,645

$69,326

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

64 % 5.0%

72.2%

1,020 – 1,280

$20,964

$57,446

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

57 % 1.3%

65.5%

1,200 – 1,330

$40,612

$66,488

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

52 % 0.5%

88.4%

920 – 1,180

$33,480

$35,802

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

49 % 6.0%

66.7%

860 – 1,130

$36,714

$44,363

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

47 % 6.7%

91.8%

870 – 1,120

$11,549

$46,882

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

44 % 5.9%

68.2%

1,170 – 1,340

$37,794

$55,027

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

42 % 6.1%

87.8%

1,140 – 1,310

$37,936

$53,845

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

39 % 1.4%

18.7%

1,400 – 1,530

$42,106

$45,932

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

1 % 0.3%

54.3%

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$18,265

$35,802

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % of Instructors who are Full Time in Rhode Island

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$18,507

$55,193

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