How Much Does Nursing School REALLY Cost in Rhode Island? (2026–27)

How much does nursing school actually cost in Rhode Island? Could it be around $20,000—or more than $350,000? In this episode of Between the Clinicals, I'm comparing three Rhode Island nursing programs to see how tuition, fees, living expenses, and program length affect the total cost of becoming a nurse. 🏫 *Schools compared:* Salve Regina University — Private BSN University of Rhode Island — Public BSN Community College of Rhode Island — ADN We'll look at living at home, living on campus (where available), and supporting yourself independently. 📚 *Sources:* Salve Regina University: https://salve.edu/admissions/financia... University of Rhode Island: https://web.uri.edu/financial-aid/cos... Community College of Rhode Island: https://www.ccri.edu/bursar/tuitionfe... CCRI Nursing Program: https://www.ccri.edu/nursing/Tuition_... MIT Living Wage Calculator: https://livingwage.mit.edu/states/44 *Important:* These are estimated education and selected living expenses using published 2026–27 rates, not projected student loan balances. Financial aid isn't deducted. CCRI's figures are starting estimates that exclude certain additional nursing expenses and potentially additional living costs for prerequisites. I'm a nursing student exploring what nursing education really costs across all 50 states. Subscribe to Between the Clinicals to follow the series! 💬 What state should I cover next? If you want to support me and this research, please consider donating at buymeacoffee.com/BetweentheClinicals #NursingSchool #NursingStudent #RhodeIsland