Colleges Near Providence

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

There are 6 colleges in Providence and 93 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 445,702 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Rhode Island with a population of 178,042, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Providence. Driving time to these schools from Providence should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Boston University enrolling 36,714 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 Providence.


93 results

Salve Regina University
S
Newport, RI

Salve Regina University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,872enrollment
  • $37,997net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 25-29ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

25 miles from Providence

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

28 miles from Providence

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

27 miles from Providence

Nichols College
N
Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,403enrollment
  • $27,192net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 945-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

30 miles from Providence

Babson College
B
Wellesley, MA

Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,989enrollment
  • $28,400net price
  • 22%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1510SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 3

34 miles from Providence

Boston Baptist College
B
Boston, MA
 

Boston Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 43enrollment
  • $15,837net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 10-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Providence

Curry College
C
Milton, MA

Curry College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,052enrollment
  • $31,091net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1083-1165SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

33 miles from Providence

Framingham State University
F
Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 4,111enrollment
  • $17,715net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1200SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

33 miles from Providence

Wellesley College
W
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#17 Best Colleges in America

  • 2,447enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 8

33 miles from Providence

College of the Holy Cross
H
Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,083enrollment
  • $34,679net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1430SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

35 miles from Providence

Massachusetts Bay Community College
M
Wellesley Hills, MA

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,497enrollment
  • $6,872net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

35 miles from Providence

William James College
W
Newton, MA
 

William James College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 897enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Providence

Mount Ida College
M
Newton, MA

Mount Ida College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,555enrollment
  • $27,631net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Providence

University of Phoenix Boston Campus
P
Braintree, MA
 

University of Phoenix Boston Campus

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Providence

Olin College of Engineering
O
Needham, MA

Olin College of Engineering

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 386enrollment
  • $38,502net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1560SAT range
  • 35-35ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

33 miles from Providence

Becker College
B
Worcester, MA

Becker College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#35 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,675enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 20-31ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

37 miles from Providence

Laboure College
L
Boston, MA
 

Laboure College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 983enrollment
  • -net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Providence

Clark University
C
Worcester, MA

Clark University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,770enrollment
  • $32,053net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1430SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

36 miles from Providence

FAQ's

The closest community college is Community College of Rhode Island and is 8.3 miles from Providence. 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.