Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,127 • Total: 2,593

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Address

20 Washington Place
Providence, RI
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Website

https://www.risd.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 661 (31.1%) • Female: 1,466 (68.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	523	24.6%
Black/African American	98	4.6%
Hispanic/Latino	185	8.7%
White	467	22.0%
Two or More Races	102	4.8%
International	711	33.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

13.8%

984 admitted from 7,126 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 680-760
Math: 690-780
Total: 1370-1540

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

30-33

Application Types Offered

ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

ED I:	11/03/2025
RD:	01/20/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

88.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

58.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

93.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$81,190

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $61,564

Room & Board

$16,626

Books & Supplies

$3,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$29,135
$30,001-48,000	$30,233
$48,001-75,000	$25,872
$75,001-110,000	$33,893
$110,001+	$64,493

Students Receiving Pell Grants

35%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$42,106

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