The community colleges in Rhode Island are comprised of approximately 54% minorities (2026).
The community colleges minority in Rhode Island are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Minority Range: 33%
77%
Avg. Minority: 53%
Minority Student Percentage Trends Over Years (2007-2025)
Community College Minority Statistics in Rhode Island (2026)
College
% Minority
Location
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln
Private for-profit
Minority: 77%
622 George Washington Hwy
Lincoln, RI 02865
Lincoln, RI 02865
Rank: #22.
Minority: 54%
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 825-1000
Rank: #33.
Johnson & Wales University-Online ![Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo - Wildcat Center, Harborside Campus ; houses Health Services for the Harborside Campus, Athletics, 2 gymnasiums, student life programming space, game room, fitness center, the university`s Harborside Bookstore (operated by Follett Higher Education Group) and Student Involvement & Leadership.]( "Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo - Wildcat Center, Harborside Campus ; houses Health Services for the Harborside Campus, Athletics, 2 gymnasiums, student life programming space, game room, fitness center, the university`s Harborside Bookstore (operated by Follett Higher Education Group) and Student Involvement & Leadership.")
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 52%
8 Abbott Park Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-1000
Rank: #44.
New England Institute of Technology ![New England Institute of Technology Photo]( "New England Institute of Technology Photo")
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 49%
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 739-5000
Rank: #55.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Private not-for-profit
Minority: 33%
449 Thames St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5777
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-5777
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rhode Island average percent of minority students in community college?
The Rhode Island average percent of minority students in community college is approximately 54% for 2026.
What are the most diverse community college in Rhode Island?
The most diverse community college in Rhode Island include Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln, Community College of Rhode Island and Johnson & Wales University-Online.
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