Five Rhode Island colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $5,550 at Community College of Rhode Island to $62,688 at Rhode Island School of Design. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 5 Fashion Schools in Rhode Island
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode IslandLowest published tuition in the state: $5,550 in-state. | Warwick | Public | $5,550 | $6,513 | 11,171 | Merchandising |
| Johnson & Wales University-OnlineProvidence campus. Net cost ($20,252) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Providence | Private | $13,365 | $20,252 | 2,202 | Merchandising |
| University of Rhode IslandThe biggest school on this list, with 13,381 students in Kingston. | Kingston | Public | $16,942 | $21,440 | 13,381 | Design + Merch |
| Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence campus with a $31,027 average net price. | Providence | Private | $42,419 | $31,027 | 3,868 | Merchandising |
| Rhode Island School of DesignBased in Providence; students average $50,507 a year after grants. | Providence | Private | $62,688 | $50,507 | 2,084 | Design & Textiles |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Rhode Island?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $6,513 a year at Community College of Rhode Island. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Rhode Island: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Rhode Island?
Community College of Rhode Island has the lowest average net price at about $6,513 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Rhode Island?
Published in-state tuition runs from $5,550 to $62,688. Average net price after grants ranges from about $6,513 to $50,507 a year.
Which Rhode Island schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
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How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.