Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Rhode Island School of Design is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Providence, RI.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Rhode Island School of Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

19% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,692 applied, 1,249 accepted, and 518 enrolled in RISD.
134 men and 384 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,480 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,480 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1480 is very high, 96 to 98 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total139614801530
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing688720750
Math708760780
ACT Score
Composite313234
Math283033
English353535
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $62,688 for undergraduate programs and $62,688 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.90% compared to last year at Rhode Island School of Design.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

741 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $34,509.
For freshmen, 190 students (40%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $36,743.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,520 students enrolled RISD in 2025.
By gender, 725 men and 1,795 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,087 undergraduate and 433 graduate students.
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33 Major Programs

  • 18 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of RISD is 89% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The retention rate is 95% for full-time and 95% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
89%
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate
95%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 517 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for RISD and the average faculty salary is $101,036. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 1,244 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $77,666.
Number of Faculties
517
Average Faculty Salary
$101,036
Number of Staffs
1,244
Average Staff Salary
$77,666

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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