Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Providence, RI. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The RISD's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,760 for the academic year 2023-2024. 39% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,758.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,620 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

RISD's acceptance rate is 13.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 51.22%. The median SAT scores is 1490 and the ACT socre is 32.

Rhode Island School of Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Rhode Island School of Design is $59,760. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $59,760.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $62,103 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $62,103.

Undergraduate$59,760
Graduate$59,760
Undergraduate$62,103
Graduate$62,103

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »13.81% Acceptance Rate / 51.22% Yield
Test Scores »1,490 SAT / 32 ACT
Graduation Rate »91%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »2,620 (2,108 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$33,758

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Rhode Island School of Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at RISD
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Rhode Island School of Design Directory Information

Address2 College St, Providence, RI 02903-2784
Phone401-454-6100
WEBSchool's Website
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School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

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