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“Free Tuition. 200+ Programs. Your Future.”
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) is a public community college and the largest institution of higher education in Rhode Island, enrolling nearly 18,000 students in credit-bearing programs and an additional 8,500 in workforce development and adult education. Founded in 1964 as Rhode Island Junior College with 325 students studying at the Henry Barnard School in Providence, CCRI was renamed in June 1980 to reflect its comprehensive mission. The college operates four campuses — Warwick, Providence, Lincoln, and Newport — and offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs across health sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, and the trades. CCRI is nationally recognized for accessibility and affordability: through the Rhode Island Promise scholarship, recent Rhode Island high school graduates can attend CCRI tuition-free for two years, making it a transformative gateway for Rhode Island families. The college maintains strong partnerships with state employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology, and provides essential workforce training for Rhode Island's economy. CCRI Knights compete in NJCAA athletics. International student enrollment at CCRI is very limited, as the college primarily serves Rhode Island residents.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$14,834
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,834
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
