Empowering Minds and Transforming Communities in Rhode Island since 1964

Since opening its doors for the first time on September 24, 1964, the Community College of Rhode Island has created a strong foundation as the state’s only associate degree-granting institution serving all Rhode Islanders with an affordable, high-quality education.

Now, 60 years later, CCRI continues to meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population with more than 90 degree programs, seamless transfer opportunities, and professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career, and lifelong learning programs. CCRI enrolls nearly 18,000 students in credit-bearing degree and certificate programs and an additional 8,500 in workforce development programs and adult education courses annually, providing flexibility with online, hybrid, and in-person options in addition to four campuses throughout the state.