School Overview
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a design and fine arts college that was founded in 1877. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the campus sits at the base of College Hill-contiguous with the Brown University campus. In fact, both institutions share community, social, and academic resources in addition to joint courses. Students wishing to go to RISD must complete the infamous two-drawing “home test” which includes the bicycle drawing (a trademark of RISD).
RISD draws students in from all over the United States and about 50 other countries as it is consistently ranked as the number one fine arts college in the USA. The school has around 350 curators and faculty and about 400 staff members. The school enrolls about 2,000 undergraduate students who can choose from 16 majors and around 400 graduate students enrolled in 17 majors. The school maintains an impressive 80,000 works of art in the RISD Museum.
RISD is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), which is a group of 36 leading art schools in the USA.
General Information
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Admission Office Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2791 (401) 454-6300 (800) 364-7473 Fax: (401) 454-6309 [email protected] Contact: Edward Newhall Director of Admissions |
Main Address Two College Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 454-6100 www.risd.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,926 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 29% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $33,118 | $34,925 | $36,659 | $38,295 | +4.46% |
| Books and Supplies | $2,475 | $2,600 | $2,700 | $2,700 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,860 | $10,260 | $10,846 | $11,310 | +4.28% |
| Other | $3,097 | $3,415 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $48,550 | $51,200 | $53,705 | $55,805 | +3.91% |
| In-state Off Campus | $35,593 | $37,525 | $39,359 | $40,995 | +4.16% |
| In-state with Family | $35,593 | $37,525 | $39,359 | $40,995 | +4.16% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $38,000 |
| In-state Student Fees | $295 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $38,000 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $295 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 224 | 51% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 151 | 34% | $2,296,500 | $15,209 |
| • Federal grants | 83 | 19% | $213,000 | $2,566 |
| • Pell grants | 41 | 9% | $125,700 | $3,066 |
| • Other federal grants | 50 | 11% | $87,300 | $1,746 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 17 | 4% | $17,500 | $1,029 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 127 | 29% | $2,066,000 | $16,268 |
| Student loan aid | 217 | 50% | $1,179,700 | $5,436 |
| • Federal student loans | 217 | 50% | $957,000 | $4,410 |
| • Other student loans | 17 | 4% | $222,700 | $13,100 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 441 | 178 | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 50 | 69 | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 34 | 31 | – | – | – |
| Interior Architecture | 16 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Landscape Architecture | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Precision Production Trades | 12 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 12 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 332 | 80 | – | – | – |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 7 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 60 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Illustration | 76 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | 67 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 11 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Painting | 30 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Photography | 13 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Printmaking | 23 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Sculpture | 14 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 47 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Apparel and Textiles | 47 | 6 | – | – | – |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Ceramics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Rhode Island School of Design Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 454-6100 |
| Website: | www.risd.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.risd.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 2 College St, Providence, RI 02903-2784 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,501 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 91% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,501 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $52,860 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $52,860 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 48% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $30,635 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Rhode Island School of Design Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Rhode Island School of Design.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 4 | |||
| Precision Production | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | 10 | |||
| Grand total | 16 | 17 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Rhode Island School of Design and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $52,860 |
| Out-of-state | $52,860 |
| Books and supplies | $2,700 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $52,860 |
| Out-of-state | $52,860 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 226 | 48% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 185 | 39% | $30,635 |
| Student loan aid | 177 | 37% | $7,651 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 750 | 38% | $26,278 |
| Federal student loans | 686 | 34% | $5,954 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Rhode Island School of Design. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Rhode Island School of Design students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,832 | 929 | 2,903 | Percent admitted | 100% | 36% | 23% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 17% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Rhode Island School of Design Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,501 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,009 |
| Graduate enrollment | 492 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Rhode Island School of Design Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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