PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Rhode Island School of Design

Also known as: RISD

📍 Providence, Rhode Island🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,084 Undergrads🔗 www.risd.edu

Overview

Rhode Island School of Design is an small private non-profit research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It enrolls about 2,084 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 19%. Graduates earn a median of $68,140 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

19%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,473

688–750

Net Price

$50,507

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

89%

Retention

95%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$68,140

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

18.7%

SAT Average

1,473

ACT Composite

31–34

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200688 – 750 (mid 50%)800

Math

200708 – 780 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

131 – 34 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$62,688

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$62,688

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$81,727

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$50,507

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$29,135
$30,001 – $48,000	$30,233
$48,001 – $75,000	$25,872
$75,001 – $110,000	$33,893
$110,001 +	$64,493

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

28.6%

Academics & Programs

Rhode Island School of Design offers programs across 6 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Visual & Performing Arts

53.2%

Interdisciplinary Studies

16.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

11.9%

Architecture

10.5%

Precision Production

5.1%

Family & Consumer Sciences

2.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

89%

On-Time (4yr)

49%

Retention (FT)

95%

% Earning >$25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,932

8 years

$58,975

10 years

$68,140

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

91.6%

White

87.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

21.2%

Black or African American

4.9%

Asian

25.8%

Hispanic / Latino

8.1%

Two or more races

4.9%

International

33.1%

Gender

Women

70.6%

Men

29.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhode Island School of Design hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 19%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1473.

How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?

In-state tuition is $62,688, and out-of-state is $62,688. Average net price after financial aid is $50,507.

What is Rhode Island School of Design known for?

Most popular programs include Visual & Performing Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer & Information Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design?

The 6-year graduation rate is 89%, and 95% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.