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Rhode Island School of Design

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Acceptance Rate 18.66 %
SAT Average 1,480
Tuition & Fees $62,688
Student Population 2,520
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $34,509

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 2025 tuition & fees is $62,688 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $62,688.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,520 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 18.66% and the graduation rate is 89% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, RISD's tuition & fees is $62,688. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $62,688.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$62,688
Graduate$62,688
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at RISD. The acceptance rate of RISD is 18.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 41.47%. The average graduation rate is 89% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,509 and 35% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,520 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 18.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
18.66%
Graduation Rate for Rhode Island School of Design is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
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 2,520
Student Population
2,520
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rhode Island School of Design is 8 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,509 at Rhode Island School of Design.
Financial Aid Amount
$34,509

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address20 Washington Place, 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 Servicehttps://info.risd.edu/disability-support-services-dss/

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.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's150
Master's180

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✗
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