Colleges Near Wakefield-Peacedale

Colleges and universities near me in the Wakefield-Peacedale, Rhode Island area

There are 29 colleges within 50 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale enrolling a total of 141,781 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Rhode Island with a population of 8,487, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wakefield-Peacedale. The nearest college is University of Rhode Island in Kingston at a distance of 3 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale. Driving time to these schools from Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Connecticut enrolling 27,003 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 Wakefield-Peacedale.
Wakefield-Peacedale, RI within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Quinebaug Valley Community College
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Danielson, CT
 

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,195enrollment
  • $8,337net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

33 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Bryant University
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Smithfield, RI

Bryant University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 3,536enrollment
  • $40,361net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1163-1320SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

33 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Wheaton College
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Norton, MA

Wheaton College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 1,667enrollment
  • $32,863net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1260-1390SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

40 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Eastern Connecticut State University
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Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Connecticut

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

42 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts
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Old Lyme, Connecticut
 

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Private 4 Year

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  • 81enrollment
  • $24,832net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Dean College
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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

45 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in America

  • 27,003enrollment
  • $23,985net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 1220-1440SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.74Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

46 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater, MA

Bridgewater State University

Public 4 Year

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#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

47 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Nichols College
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Dudley, MA

Nichols College

Private 4 Year

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#33 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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

47 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Stonehill College
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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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#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

50 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Community College of Rhode Island and is 18.6 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale. 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.