Tuition and Fees 2012-2013
The tuition and fees given below are subject to change. The Board of Governors for Higher Education reserves the right to change fees without notice as conditions necessitate.
Estimated Costs for 2012-2013 (Full-Time Undergraduate)
| TUITION AND FEES | |
| $7,598 | Rhode Island Residents |
| $10,863 | MTP for specified Connecticut and Massachusetts communities |
| $18,296 | Out-of-state residents |
| $10,863 | NEBHE for New England residents in certain programs |
| ROOM AND BOARD | |
| $9,534 - $10,454 | |
Entering freshmen are encouraged to use our Net Price Calculator to estimate the cost of attendance after typical grant and scholarship awards.
Breakdown of tuition/fees for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Continuing Education Students
Full-Time Undergraduate (12-18 credits)
All full-time undergraduate students (those taking 12 to 18 credit hours per semester) pay per semester.
| In state resident |
Out of state resident |
MTP/NEBHE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General Fee) | $3,265 | $8,614 | $4,897.50 |
| Dining Center/Student Union Fee | $204 | $204 | $204 |
| Athletic Fee | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| Fine Arts Fee | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Library Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Recreation Fee | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| Student Activity Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Technology Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Transportation Fee | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Total: | $3,799 | $9,148 | $5,431.50 |
Note: Students who take more than 18 credit hours of course work per semester pay an additional $272 per credit hour (if in state) or an additional $670 per credit hour (if out of state).
Part-Time Undergraduate
Part-time students (those taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester) pay per credit hour.
| In state resident |
Out of state resident |
MTP/NEBHE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General Fee) | $272 | $670 | $408 |
| Athletic Fee | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Fine Arts Fee | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Library Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Recreation Fee | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Student Activity Fee | $6 | $6 | $6 |
| Technology Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Transportation Fee | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Subtotal (per credit) | $304 | $702 | $440 |
| plus Registration Fee (once per semester) | $72 | $72 | $72 |
Note: The maximum total fee charged to a part-time student will be no greater than that charged to a full-time student in a comparable residency category.
Graduate Students - Degree Program
All full-time graduate students (those taking 9 credit hours or more per semester) and part-time graduate students (those taking fewer than 9 credit hours per semester) pay per credit hour:
In state resident |
Out of state resident |
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| Tuition (General Fee) | $372 | $724 | $558 |
| Library Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Recreation Fee | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Technology Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Fine Arts Fee | $2* | $2* | $2* |
| Transportation Fee | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Subtotal (per credit): | $394 | $746 | $580 |
| plus Registration Fee (once per semester) | $72 | $72 | $72 |
Master of Social Work (MSW Full-Time)
Students taking 13 or more credits.
| In state resident |
Out of state resident |
MTP/NEBHE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General Fee) | $4,791 | $7,625 | $7,186.50 |
| Fine Arts Fee | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Library Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Recreation Fee | $90 | $90 | $90 |
| Technology Fee | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Registration Fee (once per semester) | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| Transportation Fee | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Total: | $5,093 | $7,927 | $7,488.50 |
Master of Social Work (MSW Part-Time)
| In state resident |
Out of state resident |
MTP/NEBHE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General Fee) | $372 | $724 | $558 |
| Fine Arts Fee | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Library Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Recreation Fee | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Technology Fee | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Transportation Fee | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Subtotal (per credit): | $394 | $746 | $580 |
| plus Registration Fee (once per semester) | $72 | $72 | $72 |
Joint Ph.D. in Education
| 2013 Summer Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Instate | $303/credit |
| Out of State | $462/credit |
| Metropolitan Tuition Policy | $454/credit |
| Registration Fee | $72 |
| Doctoral Fee | $17/credit |
| This is a cooperative program offered by RIC and URI. For more information, visit the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development website. | |
| Fall/Spring | |
|---|---|
| Instate | $641/credit |
| Out of State | $1311/credit |
| Metropolitan Tuition Policy | $962/credit |
| Registration Fee | $72 |
| Doctoral Fee | $17/credit |
| This is a cooperative program offered by RIC and URI. For more information, visit the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development website. | |
Special Fees
| Application Fee | $50 |
Applied Music Fee |
$650 per semester, for students taking Music 270-288 or 370-388 $325 per semester, for students taking Music 170-188 |
| Enrollment Fee Deposit | $200 |
| Laboratory/Studio Art Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $10 |
| Nursing Program Fee - for all undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in and have been accepted by the School of Nursing. | $5 per credit hour up to a maximum of $50 per registraton period (fall, spring, or summer) |
| Nursing Testing Fee | $75 per semester |
| Orientation Fee (Orientation is required for all new students) |
Fall Semester:
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| School of Management Program Fee - for all students who are majoring in the School of Management programs: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing. | $5 per credit hour up to a maximum of $50 per registraton period (fall, spring, or summer) |
| Transcript Fee | $25 one-time fee to cover all future transcript costs for each student |
MTP / NEBHE - Metropolitan Tuition Policy; discounted tuition rates are available for nearby areas outside of Rhode Island. Click here for more information.
Continuing Education
| In state resident |
Out of state resident |
MTP/NEBHE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (General Fee) | $272 | $670 | $468 |
| Athletic Fee (undergraduate only) | $4/cr - max $40 |
$4/cr - max $40 |
$4/cr - max $40 |
| Library Fee | $5/cr - max $50 |
$5/cr - max $50 |
$5/cr - max $50 |
| Recreation Fee | $8/cr - max $90 |
$8/cr - max $90 |
$8/cr - max $90 |
| Student Activity Fee | $6/cr | $6/cr | $6/cr |
| Technology Fee | $5/cr - max $50 |
$5/cr - max $50 |
$5/cr - max $50 |
| Transportation Fee | $2/cr - max $15 |
$2/cr - max $15 |
$2/cr - max $15 |
| Subtotal (per credit): | $302 | $700 | $438 |
| plus Registration Fee (once per semester) | $72 | $72 | $72 |
Summer Session 2013
| Tuition (per credit) | ||
| In State | $218 | |
| Out of State | $375 | |
| MTP & NEBHE | $327 | |
| In State | $290 | |
| Out of State | $450 | |
| MTP & NEBHE | $435 | |
| * Joint PhD in Education – See 2013 summer rates above on tab for "Joint PhD in Education" | ||
| Registration Fee (one time fee) | $72 |
| Recreation Fee (per credit) | $8 |
| Library Fee (per credit) | $5 |
| Technology Fee (per credit) | $5 |
| Athletic Fee (undergraduate only - per credit) | $4 |
| Transportation Fee | $2 |
| Lab Fee (per course) | $30 |
| Music Fee (per course) | $325 (100 level lessons) $650 (200-400 level lessons) |
Note: Tuition and fees subject to change without notice.