Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,138. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,016 |
| Housing & meals | — |
| Books & supplies | $225 |
| Personal & travel | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,138 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
College Unbound net price compared with other Rhode Island colleges
College Unbound has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 11 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island College | $9,478 | 48% | $56,318 |
| 2 | College Unbound | $21,108 | — | — |
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 |
| 4 | Brown University | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
| 7 | Salve Regina University | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | $37,999 | 69% | $70,266 |
| 9 | Bryant University | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Rhode Island colleges →
Why College Unbound costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Unbound | — | $21,108 | — | — | This school |
| New England Institute of Technology | 67% | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 | |
| Salve Regina University | 68% | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 | |
| Bryant University | 65% | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 | |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | 88% | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College Unbound would cost you $15,375 less per year than New England Institute of Technology, on average.
- Lower sticker price at College Unbound.
- New England Institute of Technology gives aided families $6,030 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Rhode Island resident | College Unbound | New England Institute of Technology | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $27,138 | $48,543 | −$21,405 |
| Average grants | −$6,030 | −$12,060 | +$6,030 |
| You pay | $21,108 | $36,483 | −$15,375 |
“+” means College Unbound costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
College Unbound cost questions
How much is tuition at College Unbound?
Tuition and fees are $11,016 a year.
What is the total cost of attending College Unbound?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,138 a year.
What do families actually pay at College Unbound?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,108 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,682; $48–75k pay $21,991; $110k+ pay $21,894.
How much debt do College Unbound graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $7,690.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to College Unbound overview