College Unbound is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Providence, Rhode Island with 491 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $20,804 a year after grants and graduates 33% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
College Unbound acceptance rate and admissions
College Unbound has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
College Unbound tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $11,352 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $26,962 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,804 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,804 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,158 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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College Unbound graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 33% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Students who completed left with a median of $13,326 in federal student loans.
Debt compared
College Unbound majors and what graduates earn
College Unbound awarded bachelor's degrees in 1 fields recently.
All 1 majors at College Unbound
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 86 | $49,514 | n/a | $13,983 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 491 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 71% women, 29% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into College Unbound?
No. College Unbound has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does College Unbound cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $11,352. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,804 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at College Unbound?
33% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.