Rhode Island's only community college, offering 200+ programs tuition-free to state residents.
CCRI offers over 200 degree and certificate programs across multiple academic pathways including Arts and Humanities, Business and Data Analytics, Communication and Media, Education and Human Services, Environment and Sustainability, Health and Health Administration, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The college awards Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Fine Arts degrees, and one-year certificates. Featured programs include Nursing, Cybersecurity, Culinary Arts, Cannabis Industry, Dental Assisting, Film, and Graphic Design.
CCRI operates six locations: Knight Campus in Warwick (opened 1972, flagship facility), Flanagan Campus in Lincoln (1976), Liston Campus in Providence (1990), Newport County Campus in Newport (2006), and satellite centers in Westerly and Woonsocket. The Knight Campus, designed by Perkins & Will in Brutalist style, is an architectural landmark housing academic, social, and recreational functions. Student life includes athletics (Knights teams), student newspaper (The Unfiltered Lens), and numerous clubs and activities.
CCRI maintains an open admissions policy with 100% acceptance rate. Application is free. The college offers 120+ transfer agreements with four-year universities including URI, RIC, Johnson & Wales, Providence College, Bryant, and Emerson. The Rhode Island Promise program provides tuition-free associate degrees to all Rhode Islanders graduating from high school. Joint Admissions Agreement offers up to 30% discounted tuition at RIC or URI for transfer students.
CCRI provides comprehensive student support services including advising, tutoring, writing center, disability services, career services, and mental health resources. The college is designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution and offers study abroad programs, honors program, and workforce partnerships including apprenticeships. Transfer Center facilitates pathways to bachelor's degrees at partner institutions.