School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,360
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Rhode Island School of Design

http://www.risd.edu
2 College St, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(401) 454-6100

On March 22, 1877, the Rhode Island General Assembly ratified “An Act to Incorporate the Rhode Island School of Design.” The corporation, comprised of a forward-thinking group of men and women, artists and business leaders, educators and politicians, was formed “for the purpose of aiding in the cultivation of the arts of design.” The original bylaws set forth the following key objectives for RISD: First. The instruction of artisans in drawing, painting, modeling, and designing, that they may successfully apply the principles of Art to the requirements of trade and manufacture. Second. The systematic training of students in the practice ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Rhode Island School of Design, 51.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 46.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,782), and 40% receive loans ($8,307 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,846.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rhode Island School of Design is $35,991 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,819 people applied to Rhode Island School of Design. Of the applicants, 35.0% were admitted (33.0% male & 35.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (48.0% male and 45.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     5.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     95.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     62.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     90.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     90.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline jan 21st
Admissions Office Phone 401-454-6100
Admissions Office Email admissions@risd.edu
Admissions Office Address Rhode Island School of Design Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2784 USA
Admissions Website http://www.risd.edu/Admissions/
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Rhode Island School of Design, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Rhode Island School of Design SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 690
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 680
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 25
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 33
 
Rhode Island School of Design Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 81 66
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 55 39
Interior Architecture 26 18
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 0 9
Education 15
Art Teacher Education 15
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 50 6
Apparel and Textiles, General 50 6
Precision production 18 10
Furniture Design and Manufacturing 18 10
Visual and performing arts 345 84
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 6 6
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 27
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 7 6
Graphic Design 55 14
Illustration 77
Industrial Design 63 10
Intermedia/Multimedia 15
Metal and Jewelry Arts 17 3
Painting 49 10
Photography 22 6
Printmaking 10 9
Sculpture 12 5
 
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