RISD 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Rhode Island School of Design was $38,234. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at RISD

RISD net price calculator

$38,234

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average	$14,603
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of RISD for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,234	$1,814 (5%)	$23,670	$26,234	$36,034	$43,687	$60,755
2021	$40,048	$257	$34,294	$33,369	$36,981	$41,629	$59,438
2020	$39,791	$502 (1%)	$32,844	$34,704	$41,245	$41,250	$58,498
2019	$39,289	$488 (1%)	$33,238	$36,964	$36,695	$47,551	$56,260
2018	$39,777	$388	$37,147	$31,538	$37,697	$43,077	$56,102
2017	$39,389	$1,440 (4%)	$31,129	$34,188	$34,979	$44,122	$54,093
2016	$37,949	$2,891 (8%)	$28,678	$32,873	$40,125	$49,754	$52,726
2015	$35,058	$799 (2%)	$27,160	$32,879	$34,986	$39,444	$50,402
2014	$34,259	--	$32,629	$31,756	$37,548	$37,489	$48,303

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Rhode Island School of Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$77,280	$1,760 (2%)	$56,290	$18,290	$2,700
2021	$75,520	$2,740 (4%)	$54,890	$17,930	$2,700
2020	$72,780	$2,220 (3%)	$52,860	$17,220	$2,700
2019	$70,560	$2,940 (4%)	$50,960	$16,900	$2,700
2018	$67,620	$1,460 (2%)	$48,370	$16,550	$2,700
2017	$66,160	$1,520 (2%)	$47,110	$16,350	$2,700
2016	$64,640	$1,206 (2%)	$45,840	$16,100	$2,700
2015	$63,434	$2,380 (4%)	$44,594	$16,140	$2,700
2014	$61,054	$1,336 (2%)	$42,932	$15,422	$2,700
2013	$59,718	--	$41,332	$15,605	$2,781

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at RISD? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $14,790 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at RISD is $1,643 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: RISD estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,700.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, RISD estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,500

If living off-campus, with family: $4,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,500
How much is RISD application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: RISD offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

**RISD requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Rhode Island School of Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$14,790	21	1,450
2021	N/A	N/A	$14,430	21	1,629
2020	$5,675	$8,045	N/A	21	1,471
2019	$5,600	$7,800	N/A	0	1,539
2018	$5,500	$7,550	N/A	21	1,539
2017	$5,500	$7,350	N/A	21	1,539
2016	$5,400	$7,200	N/A	0	1,528

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rhode Island School of Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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