The Best Rhode Island Small Colleges

The Best Small Colleges in Rhode Island for 2024

These are the top ranked small, public and private, four-year colleges in Rhode Island as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment under 3,000. Small colleges allow students a more intimate and personalized experience where it's more likely you will get to know your professors. Leading the list for 2024 is Rhode Island School of Design. Learn how the Best Small Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,620enrollment
  • $39,800net price
  • 17%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1525SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.71Estimated Avg GPA

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Salve Regina University
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Newport, RI

Salve Regina University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

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

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