Community College of Rhode Island

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,074

4.49% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$6,475

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

12,275

38.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

26.2%

545 Graduates

About

Community College of Rhode Island is a higher education institution located in Kent County, RI. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Rhode Island were General Studies (950 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (232 degrees), and General Business (84 degrees).

In 2024, 1,923 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Rhode Island. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,091 degrees), 2.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (420 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $5,074, which is $−3,086 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $5,074, which is $3,086 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,475.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,074

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Rhode Island was $5,074. The cost of tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is $−3,086 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,475

2024 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Community College of Rhode Island had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,475. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Community College of Rhode Island grew by 20.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,457

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Rhode Island was of $14,457 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Community College of Rhode Island received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Community College of Rhode Island had a total enrollment of 12,275 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island is 4,686 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,589. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Rhode Island, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.45% Black or African American, 6.48% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0733% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.2%), followed by White Male (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,275 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Rhode Island is 4,686 and the part-time enrollment is 7,589. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Community College of Rhode Island are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Community College of Rhode Island was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Community College of Rhode Island had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Community College of Rhode Island (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,374 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,778 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,160 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Rhode Island is 43.8% White, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.45% Black or African American, 6.48% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 0.318% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0733% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 651 students (5.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 511 more women than men received degrees from Community College of Rhode Island. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Rhode Island is white (1,091 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (420 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Rhode Island is General Studies (950 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (232 degrees) and General Business (84 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Rhode Island, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (952 degrees), and Science Technologies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are Registered nurses (1,517,605 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (193,244 people), Other managers (190,564 people), Medical & health services managers (174,917 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (169,174 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island in 2024 are Applied Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (952 degrees), Science Technologies (4 degrees), Health (455 degrees), and Legal (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are Applied Sciences (18 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (952 degrees), Science Technologies (4 degrees), Health (455 degrees), and Legal (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Rhode Island are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,677,510 people), Elementary & secondary schools (542,232 people), Outpatient care centers (309,971 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (305,200 people), and Offices of physicians (218,367 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Community College of Rhode Island.

Most Common (2024)

Dental Assisting
12 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
6 degrees awarded
Specific Applications Computer Programming
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Community College of Rhode Island was Dental Assisting with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Community College of Rhode Island according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

706

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,217

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 706 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island, which is 0.58 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,217).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Community College of Rhode Island by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 380 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island in General Studies, which is 0.667 times less than the 570 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 570 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Rhode Island in General Studies, which is 1.5 times more than the 380 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Community College of Rhode Island completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Community College of Rhode Island is Female and White (34.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,091 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
420 degrees awarded
Black or African American
149 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Rhode Island is white (1,091 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (420 degrees).

3.9% of degree recipients (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,022 degrees awarded
White Female
943 degrees awarded
White Female
940 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Rhode Island is white female (1,022 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (943 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at nearly $9.38M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.63M (17.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Community College of Rhode Island had a total salary expenditure of 145M. Community College of Rhode Island employs 107 Professors, 101 Assistant professors and 76 Associate professors. Most academics at Community College of Rhode Island are Female Professor (70), Female Assistant professor (65), and Female Associate professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island are: Business and Financial Operations, with 159 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 143 employees, and Management with 72 employees.

Endowment

$9.38M

2024 Endowment

122%

growth from 2023

Community College of Rhode Island has an endowment valued at about $9.38M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Rhode Island grew 122% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.97M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Community College of Rhode Island (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$76M

2024 Salaries

6.38%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Community College of Rhode Island paid a median of $76M in salaries, which represents 52.3% of their overall expenditure ($145M) and a 6.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.5M

Instructional Salaries

287

Number of Employees

In 2024, Community College of Rhode Island paid a total of $21.5M to 287 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Rhode Island were Business and Financial Operations with 159 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 143 employees, and Management with 72 employees.

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