The Community College of Rhode Island, already one of the most affordable colleges in New England is now free to all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school. Explore the wealth of opportunities available to you at the largest public institution of higher education in Rhode Island.
Get a free college education at CCRI! Through the Promise scholarship, all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school are eligible to pursue associate degrees at CCRI tuition-free.
CCRI provides a vibrant and dynamic campus life full of opportunities for students to expand their current interests, explore new interests, and experience a depth of intellectual and cultural diversity.
July 22, 2024
As part of new gaming-focused curriculum sponsored by Bally’s, CCRI is launching Introduction to Table Games Dealer Training in August at its Lincoln Campus, a free, 96-hour course that will offer participants the opportunity to learn to deal Blackjack and novelty games.
July 17, 2024
The Community College of Rhode Island Players begin their 2024 Summer Repertory theater season tomorrow night at the Warwick Campus’ Bobby Hackett Theatre with a performance of one of William Shakespeare’s most revered works.
July 16, 2024
Thanks to a $21 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to continue funding Rhode Island’s premier biomedical research collaborative, the Community College of Rhode Island remains part of an exclusive network of colleges working to develop the next generation of biotechnology experts.
July 12, 2024
Meet Leslie Filippelli-DiManna, DBA, CCRI's Interim Dean of Business, Science, Technology and Mathematics (BSTM), who's utilizing her knowledge in higher education and academia to bring new ideas to the college and help create a unique learning experience for students.