Colleges Near Newport

Colleges and universities near me in the Newport, Rhode Island area

There 28 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 118,222 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Rhode Island with a population of 24,672, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Newport. Driving time to these schools from Newport should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Brown University in Providence which is ranked #11 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Rhode Island enrolling 17,473 students. In terms of affordability, Bristol Community College in Fall River offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Newport.


28 results

Mitchell College
M
New London, CT
 

Mitchell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 539enrollment
  • $30,365net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Newport

Three Rivers Community College
T
Norwich, CT
 

Three Rivers Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,937enrollment
  • $6,398net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Newport

Bridgewater State University
B
Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 9,604enrollment
  • $17,225net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

40 miles from Newport

United States Coast Guard Academy
C
New London, Connecticut

United States Coast Guard Academy

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,037enrollment
  • -net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1365SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

41 miles from Newport

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
M
Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 1,425enrollment
  • $21,668net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1185SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

40 miles from Newport

Dean College
D
Franklin, MA

Dean College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $32,219net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

42 miles from Newport

Stonehill College
S
Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,543enrollment
  • $31,021net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

42 miles from Newport

Massasoit Community College
M
Brockton, MA
 

Massasoit Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,810enrollment
  • $9,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Newport

Eastern Connecticut State University
E
Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

  • 4,082enrollment
  • $18,628net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 16-28ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

49 miles from Newport

FINE Mortuary College LLC
F
Norwood, MA
 

FINE Mortuary College LLC

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 118enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Newport

FAQ's

The closest community college is Community College of Rhode Island and is 18.3 miles from Newport. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Community College of Rhode Island are $5,090 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Community College of Rhode Island has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.