Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,450
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	19%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	86%

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, RISD is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate at RISD is 19%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Rhode Island School of Design is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, RISD emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

RISD boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

18.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,290

Cost of attendance at Rhode Island School of Design in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,290

Cost of attendance at Rhode Island School of Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 37 of freshman students at Rhode Island School of Design received on average $37,286 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,286

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	63	15%	$5,604	$353,038
Other Federal Grant	65	16%	$6,408	$416,538
State Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	151	36%	$34,774	$5,250,884
Total Grant & Scholarships	152	37%	$37,286	$5,667,422

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rhode Island School of Design students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rhode Island School of Design students is 86.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.1%.

86.2%

asian 91.8% 89 students
African American 69.2% 9 students
white 83.0% 117 students
unknown 81.5% 22 students
hispanic 82.5% 33 students
International Students 90.1% 109 students
Mixed Race 82.6% 19 students

Service Offerings

Rhode Island School of Design provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rhode Island School of Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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