Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best Graphic Design schools. By school type, there are 1 public and 9 private schools in best Graphic Design schools. By school level, all 10 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 2 | Yale University | New Haven, CT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | Valencia, CA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | New York, NY | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 10 | The New School | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best Graphic Design schools is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island School of Design | $59,760 | 17.42% | 91% | 9:1 | 2,620 |
| 2 | Yale University | $64,700 | 4.57% | 97% | 6:1 | 14,776 |
| 3 | Maryland Institute College of Art | $55,150 | 79.58% | 76% | 9:1 | 1,952 |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $63,829 | 11.30% | 91% | 5:1 | 16,002 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $16,458 / $39,042 | 91.00% | 64% | 16:1 | 28,082 |
| 6 | Cranbrook Academy of Art | $42,450 | - | - | - | 129 |
| 7 | Art Center College of Design | $51,640 | 70.97% | 75% | 8:1 | 2,420 |
| 7 | California Institute of the Arts | $56,724 | 24.76% | 63% | 7:1 | 1,440 |
| 9 | School of Visual Arts | $49,140 | 87.41% | 73% | 8:1 | 4,127 |
| 10 | The New School | $56,386 | 57.18% | 69% | 10:1 | 10,108 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 | |
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