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Providence colleges and universities

There are 19 colleges, universities, and technical schools in the greater Providence metro area, including the cities of Providence and Warwick. Combined, these Providence metro colleges and universities employ 34,844 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $17 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Providence

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
19
 
$4,300,744,882
Undergraduate colleges
 
13
 
$2,226,440,469
Universities
 
3
 
$2,074,304,413
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Job trends for Providence colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
1
1-10
 
0
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
9
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Providence

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2
$250k to $1M
 
0
$1M to $5M
 
1
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
10
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Directory of colleges and universities in Providence

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Brown University

Brown's mission is to discover, communicate, and preserve knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation.
Revenue
$2.1b
Assets
$11.3b
Employees
14.3k
EIN
05-0258809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island College Foundation

Rhode Island College Foundation, established in 1965, is a separate entity that is devoted to raising funds solely for Rhode Island College. The Foundation also exercises fiduciary responsibility over endowments and other philanthropic investments.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$54.3m
Employees
12
EIN
05-6049721
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

RISD's mission is to educate its students & the public in the creation and appreciation of works of art & design, to discover & transmit knowledge & to make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship & innovation.
Revenue
$239.9m
Assets
$764.0m
Employees
3,135
EIN
05-0258956
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bryant University

Bryant University is a private university, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, US, that grants the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and master's degrees in business, taxation and accounting.
Revenue
$278.7m
Assets
$690.6m
Employees
1,970
EIN
05-0258810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheaton College

Wheaton College is a liberal arts college of 1,600 students where world-changing ideas flourish. Wheaton offers rigorous academic opportunities as well as experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
Revenue
$171.4m
Assets
$458.3m
Employees
1,623
EIN
04-2103638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Providence College

Providence College advances Catholic, Dominican liberal arts education, uniting faith and reason to pursue truth, cultivate virtue, promote critical thinking, and serve others.
Revenue
$423.7m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
3,006
EIN
05-0258932
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roger Williams University School of Law

Roger Williams University School of Law delivers hands-on legal education, emphasizes community service, and prepares students for successful careers in law and public service.
Revenue
$25.6m
Assets
$34.2m
Employees
277
EIN
05-0465628
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnson & Wales University

Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its 4 campuses in Providence, RI; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, NC.
Revenue
$342.4m
Assets
$773.6m
Employees
3,353
EIN
05-0306206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roger Williams University (RWU)

Roger Williams University (RWU) is an independent, co-educational institution with a focus on undergraduate learning, paired with strong, related master's degree programs.
Revenue
$246.3m
Assets
$291.3m
Employees
3,223
EIN
05-0277222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is a private, accredited, non-profit Rhode Island university offering Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Online degrees in over 55 programs.
Revenue
$107.2m
Assets
$460.9m
Employees
685
EIN
05-0312747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stonehill College

Stonehill College is a selective Catholic institution with 100+ academic programs, located on a beautiful campus in Easton, Massachusetts.
Revenue
$222.1m
Assets
$542.6m
Employees
1,553
EIN
04-2104229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown Dermatology

Brown Dermatology offers clinical care, research, classroom instruction, and medical services to affiliated hospitals within Rhode Island.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
154
EIN
81-2847155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Salve Regina University

The University through teaching and research prepares men and women for responsible lives by imparting and expanding knowledge, developing skills and cultivating enduring values.
Revenue
$159.1m
Assets
$278.9m
Employees
1,523
EIN
05-0259080
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naval War College Foundation

The Naval War College Foundation was created in 1969 by forward-looking, community-minded individuals whose goals were to contribute to the educational excellence of the College.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$72.0m
Employees
20
EIN
23-7063084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Technical College

New England Technical College provides technical education services as its mission. It functions as a community college and junior college, offering programs to students in East Greenwich, RI.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
N/A
EIN
05-0459858
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown University Research Foundation

The Brown University Research Foundation was established to support academic scholarship and scientific research in the public interest that benefits Brown University and assists in carrying out education and research programs.
Revenue
$6,061
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
0
EIN
05-0390989
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sprezzatura Institute of Leadership

Sprezzatura Institute of Leadership is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Fairhaven, MA that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-5251941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hindi Association of Rhode Island

Hindi Association of Rhode Island is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Warwick, RI that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-2161086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gelsomino Foundation

Gelsomino Foundation is a colleges, universities, or technical school in Warwick, RI that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-0971669
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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