Rhode Island School of Design

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About

Rhode Island School of Design is a private four-year college in Providence, RI, enrolling about 2,084 students.

It admits 19% of applicants. Admitted students' middle-50% SAT range is 1396–1530.

On average, students who receive financial aid pay $50,507 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $81,727.

89% of students complete their degree within six years.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $68,140 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: Rhode Island School of Design.

Tuition

Tuition

$62,688/yr

Total cost of attendance

$81,727/yr

Average net price

$50,507/yr

Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.

By the numbers

Acceptance rate

19%

SAT (middle 50%)

1396–1530

ACT (middle 50%)

31–34

Graduation rate

89%

Students

2,084

Students per faculty

8:1

Full cost of attendance

$81,727

Median earnings after 10 yrs

$68,140/yr

Fields of study

• Architecture
• Computer & Information Sciences
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Precision Production
• Visual & Performing Arts

Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.

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