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Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI
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Brown UniversityProvidence, RI
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#4 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$59,760Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$68,230
cheaper$59,760Graduate Tuitionexpensive$67,006
Less$33,758Average Financial Aid AmountMore$52,652
Admission
Lower1,440 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Easier17.42%Acceptance RateTighter5.06%
Lower54.17%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable67.02%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,620Total EnrollmentLarger11,189
Smaller2,108Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,639
Smaller512Graduate Student PopulationLarger3,550
-Online Student Population207
Completion & Outcomes
Lower91%Graduate RateHigher94%
4%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower95%Retention RateHigher99%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,452)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,196)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,050)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,472)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty9 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
528Number of faculties995
Lower$95,831Average Faculty SalaryHigher$152,546
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.