About Us

With a passionate commitment to student success and closing equity gaps, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) provides a diverse group of students with an outstanding college education that leads to strong learning outcomes, successful degree attainment, and rewarding jobs. CCRI offers more than 90 programs for those seeking to discover their future and those ready to advance their careers. With guided financial aid and the Rhode Island Promise scholarship providing two years of free tuition for graduating Rhode Island high school students, it is the smart choice for anyone wishing to avoid large student loan debt. More than 120 transfer agreements provide a wide range of options for continuing education, including our Joint Admissions Agreements for seamless transfers to the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College. Four campuses across Rhode Island offer online, hybrid, and in-person classes for students, meeting them where they are. CCRI is a community of thinkers, doers, and achievers working to improve lives and create opportunities for all. CCRI is proud to be a Hispanic-serving institution, a Military-Friendly College, and the state’s workforce training engine.