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Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island

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Overview

Enrollment

2,620
Rhode Island School of Design overview
Location Providence, Rhode Island
Online risd.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Rhode Island School of Design overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a private art and design institution located in Providence's College Hill neighborhood, adjacent to Brown University. Established in 1877, RISD's urban campus features a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities spread across 13 acres overlooking downtown Providence. The institution maintains specialized studios, workshops, and the RISD Museum, which houses over 100,000 artworks and design objects. Known for its rigorous admission process that requires a portfolio review, RISD offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across architecture, fine arts, design disciplines, and liberal arts, with particular recognition for its programs in industrial design, graphic design, and illustration. Students reside in historic buildings converted to dormitories or in apartment-style housing throughout the campus, with first-year students required to live in campus housing.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

RISD is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Elite
Rhode Island School of Design overview
SAT 1340/1525
ACT 29/33
Estimated GPA 3.71

Applications Accepted

17.4% 
Rhode Island School of Design overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$56,435
Costs for Rhode Island School of Design
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,700
Other Fees$1,070
Room and Board $15,234
Budget for Other Expenses$3,500
Total One Year Cost$78,939

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

87% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rhode Island School of Design students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 73%
Architecture 18%
Work and Family Studies 5%
Precision Production Trades 4%

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Last updated February 24, 2024