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Understanding Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees listed here are subject to change. The Board of Education reserves the right to change fees without notice as conditions necessitate.

Northeast Neighbors

Applicants from MA, CT, ME, VT, and parts of NY, NJ, and PA can attend RIC at a 40% discount. As a leader in social mobility, RIC extends this offer of more than $10,000 off of out-of-state tuition to our Northeast Neighbors.

2024–2025

Breakdown of Tuition & Fees by Semester

All full-time undergraduate students (those taking 12 to 18 credit hours per semester) pay per semester.

In State Resident
Northeast Neighbors
Out of State Resident
In State Resident
$4,882.50
Northeast Neighbors
$7,324
Out of State Resident
$12,882

Tuition (General Fee)

In State Resident
$260
Northeast Neighbors
$260
Out of State Resident
$260

Dining Center/Student Union Fee

In State Resident
$45
Northeast Neighbors
$45
Out of State Resident
$45

Athletic Fee

In State Resident
$37.50
Northeast Neighbors
$37.50
Out of State Resident
$37.50

Fine Arts Fee

In State Resident
$52.50
Northeast Neighbors
$52.50
Out of State Resident
$52.50

Library Fee

In State Resident
$90
Northeast Neighbors
$90
Out of State Resident
$90

Recreation Fee

In State Resident
$60
Northeast Neighbors
$60
Out of State Resident
$60

Student Activity Fee

In State Resident
$105
Northeast Neighbors
$105
Out of State Resident
$105

Technology Fee

In State Resident
$37.50
Northeast Neighbors
$37.50
Out of State Resident
$37.50

Transportation Fee

In State Resident
$80
Northeast Neighbors
$80
Out of State Resident
$80
($6 per credit; $80 max per semester)
Total
In State Resident
$5,650
Northeast Neighbors
$8,091.50
Out of State Resident
$13,649.50
Total
Note:

Students who take more than 18 credit hours of course work per semester pay an additional $384 per credit hour (if in state) or an additional $946 per credit hour (if out of state and Northeast Neighbors).Waivers are not eligible for credit overload.​

Breakdown of Tuition & Fees by Credit

Part-time students (those taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester) pay per credit hour.

In State Resident
Northeast Neighbors
Out of State Resident
In State Resident
$384/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$575/credit
Out of State Resident
$946/credit

Tuition (General Fee)

In State Resident
$5/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$5/credit
Out of State Resident
$5/credit

Athletic Fee

In State Resident
$3/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$3/credit
Out of State Resident
$3/credit
Note:

Fine Arts fee is not imposed for non-degree students.

In State Resident
$6/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$6/credit
Out of State Resident
$6/credit

Library Fee

In State Resident
$8/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$8/credit
Out of State Resident
$8/credit

Recreation Fee

In State Resident
$6/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$6/credit
Out of State Resident
$6/credit

Student Activity Fee

In State Resident
$11/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$11/credit
Out of State Resident
$11/credit

Technology Fee

In State Resident
$5/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$5/credit
Out of State Resident
$5/credit

Transportation Fee

In State Resident
$6/credit
Northeast Neighbors
$6/credit
Out of State Resident
$6/credit

Health, Wellness & Counseling Fee

Total (per credit)
In State Resident
$434
Northeast Neighbors
$625
Out of State Resident
$996
Total (per credit)

Please note: Dining Center & Student Union Fee is $146/semester.

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