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RI

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 19% Acceptance
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19%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$50,507
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$45,932
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Providence, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 19%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
19% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading688 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math708 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
19%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,136
Earnings 5yr: $87,069
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,220
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,771
Earnings 5yr: $68,157
Debt: $27,000
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,372
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,278
Earnings 5yr: $51,503
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,215
Earnings 5yr: $44,141
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,568
Earnings 5yr: $42,001
Debt: $27,000
Woodworking.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,055
Earnings 5yr: $46,712
Debt: $26,912
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,308
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,048
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Interior Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Interior Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Landscape Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$50,507
In-State Tuition$62,688
Out-of-State Tuition$62,688
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

15%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,932
+48% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,140

Completion Signals

89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

29%
Men
71%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 29% men and 71% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
11%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$111,677
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