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Rhode Island School of Design

Acceptance Rate 17.42 %
SAT Average 1,440
Tuition & Fees $59,760
Student Population 2,620
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $33,758

Academic Overview

Rhode Island School of Design Campus, Providence, RI
Rhode Island School of Design is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $59,760 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $59,760.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,620 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 17.42% and the graduation rate is 91% last year.
The salary after graduation from Rhode Island School of Design varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $56,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, RISD's tuition & fees is $59,760. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $59,760.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,760
Graduate$59,760
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at RISD. The acceptance rate of RISD is 17.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 54.17%. The average graduation rate is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,758 and 39% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,620 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 17.42 %.
Acceptance Rate
17.42%
Graduation Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 91 %
Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-out Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 4 %
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 95 %
Retention Rate
95%
Student Population for Rhode Island School of Design is 2,620
Student Population
2,620
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rhode Island School of Design is 9 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,758 at Rhode Island School of Design.
Financial Aid Amount
$33,758

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2 College St, Providence, RI 02903-2784
Phone401-454-6100
WEBwww.risd.edu/
Admissionwww.risd.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.risd.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.risd.edu/student-financial-services
Net Price Calculatorrisd.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.risd.edu/student-financial-services/undergraduate-aid/
Disability Serviceinfo.risd.edu/disability-support-services-dss/?_ga=2.240961987.1724653096.1511293627-1987156620.1511293627

Offered Degrees

RISD offers 33 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's160
Master's170

Special Learning Opportunities

Rhode Island School of Design offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,452)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,050)

Veterans Benefits

Rhode Island School of Design has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges