Paying for Ringling College of Art and Design

2024 Tuition & Fee	$55,480 5.02%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ringling College of Art and Design (Ringling College) is $55,480 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,026. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Ringling College.

97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $17,582. It could cover 31.69% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $63,627 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Ringling College's 4-year tuition is $237,173, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $349,434.

Tuition Analysis Tools

Trends Financial Aid Florida Tuition Get Info

Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Ringling College of Art and Design is $55,480. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.02% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $41,026.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $58,267 , a 5.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Ringling College Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$52,826	$21,449
2023-2024	$55,480	$23,029
Change % 2023-2024	5.02%	7.37%
2024-2025	$58,267	$24,725

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Ringling College. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $2,350.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,240
	2023-2024	$2,350
	2024-2025	$2,465

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,029 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.37% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.

The Ringling College's 2024 on-campus COA is $81,209 and off-campus COA is $79,163.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Ringling College
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$55,480
Room & Board	$17,850	$15,468
Personal Expenses	$5,179	$5,515
Books & Supplies	$2,700
Cost of Attendance	$81,209	$79,163

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Ringling College Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at Ringling College. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.

4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Ringling College?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Ringling College is $237,173.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Ringling College 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$56,965	$58,490	$60,055	$61,663	$237,173
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$58,490	$60,055	$61,663	$63,313	$243,521
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$60,055	$61,663	$63,313	$65,008	$250,039
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$61,663	$63,313	$65,008	$66,748	$256,732
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$63,313	$65,008	$66,748	$68,535	$263,604

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $349,434.

Ringling College 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$83,593	$86,051	$88,587	$91,203	$349,434
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$86,051	$88,587	$91,203	$93,901	$359,742
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$88,587	$91,203	$93,901	$96,684	$370,374
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$91,203	$93,901	$96,684	$99,555	$381,342
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$93,901	$96,684	$99,555	$102,516	$392,655

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $279,106.

Ringling College 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$66,011	$68,469	$71,005	$73,621	$279,106
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$68,469	$71,005	$73,621	$76,319	$289,414
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$71,005	$73,621	$76,319	$79,102	$300,046
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$73,621	$76,319	$79,102	$81,973	$311,014
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$76,319	$79,102	$81,973	$84,934	$322,327

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Ringling College of Art and Design and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Ringling College
	In-State	Out-of-State
Ringling College of Art and Design	$55,480
Nova Southeastern University	$37,080
University of Miami	$59,926
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale	$24,136
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	$11,665
The University of Tampa	$33,424