Northeast Neighbors Discount

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More Than $10,000 Off of Out-of-State Tuition!

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With our Northeast Neighbors discount, applicants from MA, CT, ME, NH, VT, and parts of NY, NJ and PA can attend RIC at a 40% discount. Our institution is built for opportunity – with low tuition and a high rate of social mobility, we deliver a real return on investment.

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If you live in New England (MA, CT, NH, ME, VT) or one of these NY, NJ, or PA counties – you are eligible for the Northeast Neighbors tuition discount!

New York

  • Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester 

New Jersey

  • Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union

Pennsylvania

  • Pike
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Rhode Island College is an exclusive member of the Common Application. All students applying for undergraduate admission should complete the Common Application.

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Nationally recognized academic programs and affordability make Rhode Island College the best value for a four-year college degree in the region. And with 55+ undergraduate degree programs offered, we're confident you'll find what you're looking for.

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