Â鶹Դ´ was established in 1854 to provide students with opportunities to change and grow – a commitment that continues today. We bring in-demand programs, taught by expert faculty, that are designed to provide pathways to career success to our 6,000+ undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. As a college of opportunity, we want to hear about your goals and help you reach them. Let's figure out your next steps, together!
We're proud to provide one of the most accessible degrees in the region, which means that a degree from Â鶹Դ´ delivers a real return on investment! Did you know that Â鶹Դ´ ranked #1 for social mobility in New England among public regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report?
"I know my tuition is guaranteed for the next two years and that I'll be able to graduate college. For me, that's real hope."-Ariel Polanco, Hope Scholarship Recipient
We want to make sure that nothing stands in your way of pursuing a degree. We provide ways to reduce cost and assist those who lack family experience with higher education.
Unique to Â鶹Դ´, it's a four-year degree, two years tuition-free. We're thrilled to provide this opportunity to eligible Rhode Island students!
Attend Â鶹Դ´ at a 40% discount if you're from MA, CT, ME, NH, VT, NY, NJ and parts of PA!
We offer four programs that help motivated first-generation students gain admission, build confidence, and succeed at Â鶹Դ´.
At least 25% of our full-time undergraduates identify as Hispanic/Latinx/Latine. Therefore, we are committed to supporting and providing educational opportunities for those who have historically faced barriers and inequalities in pursuing and accessing higher education.
Beyond the Hope Scholarship, we offer many other scholarship opportunities to both incoming and current students. Just complete one application and our scholarship tool will do the rest! You'll automatically be considered for any scholarship you're eligible for.
Let us help you get your degree. Our Office of Financial Aid administers an extensive program of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study to help students successfully manage education costs. We hope that you'll reach out to us.
Let us help you manage the cost of an advanced degree. Our Office of Financial Aid administers a multitude of graduate aid programs. We hope that you'll work with us to discover the many options available to you.
As Rhode Island's first public institution of higher education, we're here for you as a welcoming, diverse, and supportive community that's known throughout the Northeast for:
Take just a few minutes to get to know our career-focused undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and our professional studies and continuing education options. We're confident that you'll find what you're looking for. And then, take a look at the community you'll join. Our students are vibrant, passionate and active, and we put all of our energy into supporting their individual journeys. Let us support yours next!
At Â鶹Դ´, we believe that a quality education should be accessible to all and should not cost a fortune.
Come see our beautiful campus, amazing students, and upgraded facilities. If you can't come to us, , or you can view our virtual tour.
We provide prospective students with information and assistance on the application process, scholarships, financial aid, transfer credits, and more.
We support our students, mostly working professionals, as they manage career, family, and graduate school. We offer one of the most affordable master’s degrees in the Northeast, creating pathways to new professional options and career advancement.