NEI

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island Private nonprofit 4-year Large suburb

Overview

New England Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit four-year institution based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The campus sits in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,922, made up of 1,796 undergraduates and 126 graduate students.

New England Institute of Technology offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and professional doctorates across 41 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Registered Nursing, Automobile, and Occupational Therapy/Therapist. It awarded 753 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 3 of its programs can be completed entirely online.

74% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Mission

The mission of New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is to provide specialized undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs which prepare students for professional and technical careers. Through the combination of professional and technical courses and an integrated liberal arts core, academic programs emphasize the relevance of continuous learning to personal and professional growth. Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. As an extension of the primary mission, NEIT offers the opportunity to pursue professional and technological studies to satisfy personal interests.

Mission statement as reported by New England Institute of Technology

Key figures

1,922

Students enrolled

74%

First-year retention

753

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

11:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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CampusOnlineHybrid

Program levels

CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterProfessional

Programs and majors offered 41

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Health Professions 11

Registered Nursing AssociateBachelor Online option 128 graduates
Occupational Therapy/Therapist MasterProfessional Online option 47 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate 35 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate 6 graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master 6 graduates
Public Health Master Online option 1 graduate
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate
Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate
Physical Therapy Assistant Associate
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate
Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate

Engineering Technologies 8

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians AssociateBachelor 21 graduates
Mechanical AssociateBachelor 18 graduates
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 13 graduates
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other AssociateBachelor 12 graduates
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 11 graduates
Welding Engineering Technology/Technician Associate 6 graduates
Marine Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate 3 graduates
Engineering/Industrial Management Master

Computer and Information Sciences 5

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance AssociateBachelorMaster Online option 41 graduates
Computer Programming/Programmer AssociateBachelor 30 graduates
Computer Game Programming Bachelor 5 graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate 2 graduates
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Master Online option

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 3

Automobile Associate 56 graduates
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician Associate 14 graduates
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician CertificateAssociate 7 graduates

Visual and Performing Arts 3

Game and Interactive Media Design AssociateBachelor 40 graduates
Interior Design AssociateBachelor 20 graduates
Graphic Design AssociateBachelor 12 graduates

Construction Trades 4

Electrician Associate 31 graduates
Plumbing Technology Associate 23 graduates
Building Construction Technology/Technician Associate 7 graduates
Building/Property Maintenance Associate

Business, Management and Marketing 3

Business Administration and Management AssociateBachelor 18 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Bachelor 9 graduates
Construction Management Master 4 graduates

Agriculture and Veterinary Science 1

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Associate 21 graduates

Communication and Journalism 1

Radio and Television AssociateBachelor 21 graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 1

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies AssociateBachelor 20 graduates

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 1

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 3 graduates

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 74%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees: 141
Associate degrees: 511
Master's degrees: 58
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 43

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 1,922
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 1,796
Graduate students, fall 2024: 126
Full-time, fall 2024: 91%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 2,588
Undergraduates, 2024-25: 2,424
Graduate students, 2024-25: 164
Full-time, 2024-25: 87%
Size category: 1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 46%
Men: 54%
White: 51%
Hispanic or Latino: 16%
Black or African American: 13%
Asian: 3%
Two or more races: 5%
International (U.S. nonresident): 1%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 12%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs that can be completed fully online: 3
Programs with a fully online option: 2
Online undergraduate programs: Yes
Online graduate programs: Yes
Students studying fully online: 5%
Students taking some online courses: 57%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Large suburb
Academic calendar: Quarter
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
President: Richard Gouse
Services and opportunities: Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Yellow Ribbon Program, Dedicated veterans contact