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.
Providence, RI within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bay State College
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Boston, MA
 

Bay State College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 224enrollment
  • $43,020net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Providence

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Bentley University
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Waltham, MA

Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,165enrollment
  • $44,233net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1258-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.75Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Providence

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Berklee College of Music
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Boston, MA

Berklee College of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,282enrollment
  • $46,873net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Providence

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Boston Architectural College
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Boston, MA

Boston Architectural College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 747enrollment
  • $29,531net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Providence

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The Boston Conservatory
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Boston, MA

The Boston Conservatory

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 798enrollment
  • $42,649net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Providence

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Boston University
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Boston, MA

Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,714enrollment
  • $27,829net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1500SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

40 miles from Providence

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The New England Conservatory of Music
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Boston, MA

The New England Conservatory of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 796enrollment
  • $53,162net price
  • 38%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

40 miles from Providence

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Northeastern University
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Boston, MA

Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 30,013enrollment
  • $35,827net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

40 miles from Providence

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Quinsigamond Community College
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Worcester, MA
 

Quinsigamond Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,481enrollment
  • $6,809net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Providence

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Roxbury Community College
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Roxbury Crossing, MA
 

Roxbury Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,214enrollment
  • $9,672net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Providence

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Saint John's Seminary
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Brighton, MA
 

Saint John's Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 103enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Providence

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Simmons University
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Boston, MA

Simmons University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,710enrollment
  • $24,423net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1390SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

39 miles from Providence

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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,920enrollment
  • $37,901net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

39 miles from Providence

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Wheelock College
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Boston, MA

Wheelock College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 890enrollment
  • $28,829net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.92Estimated Avg GPA

39 miles from Providence

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,858enrollment
  • $20,232net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1530-1580SAT range
  • 35-36ACT range
  • 3.96Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

41 miles from Providence

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Hult International Business School
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Cambridge, MA

Hult International Business School

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,176enrollment
  • $55,251net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Providence

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New England College of Business
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Boston, MA
 

New England College of Business

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,237enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Providence

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Cambridge College
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Cambridge, MA

Cambridge College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,135enrollment
  • $21,178net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Providence

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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.