Rhode Island School of Design

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

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

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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.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$59,760
Graduate	$59,760

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$62,103
Graduate	$62,103

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

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 17.42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 54.17%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,440.

The average graduation rate is 91%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,620 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 RISD Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	17.42% Acceptance Rate / 54.17% Yield
Test Scores »	1,440 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »	91%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (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

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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RISD Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students 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
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No