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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Providence, RI. It enrolls about 2,540 students and admits roughly 14% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationProvidence, RI 02903
CountyProvidence County
Enrollment2,540
Acceptance rate14%
Applicants / admitted7,126 / 984
In-state tuition & fees$59,760
Out-of-state tuition & fees$59,760
Graduation rate (150%)88%
Transfer-out rate2%
Full-time retention rate93%
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredMaster's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)680–760
ACT middle 50%30–33
Websitewww.risd.edu/
Phone4014546100

Admissions

About 7,126 students applied and 984 were admitted. Of those admitted, 504 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $59,760 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 451 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Rhode Island School of Design is in Providence, RI, Providence County. Its coordinates are 41.8271, -71.4093.

Nearby institutions

Brown University 0 km · ProvidenceJohnson & Wales University-Providence 1 km · ProvidenceJohnson & Wales University-Online 1 km · ProvidenceEmpire Beauty School-Warwick 1 km · ProvidenceMotoRing Technical Training Institute 2 km · East ProvidenceCollege Unbound 2 km · Providence

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design?

About 14% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,126 applicants.

How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $59,760 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Rhode Island School of Design?

About 2,540 students are enrolled.