Overview
Student Population
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Online | risd.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,913 prospective students applied, and 934 were granted admission. Of those admitted 473 enrolled in the school. 2,467 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $49,900 plus fees of $1,060. RISD is ranked 82 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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RISD is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1180/1440 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,700 |
| Other Fees | $1,060 |
| Room and Board | $13,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,560 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 73% |
| Architecture | 18% |
| Work and Family Studies | 5% |
| Precision Production Trades | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217493 IPEDS survey data for Rhode Island School of Design.