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Overview
Rhode Island School of Design is a Comprehensive institution located in Providence, RI.
Location & Contact
Address
20 Washington Place
Providence, RI 02903-2784
United States
Providence, RI 02903-2784
United States
Contact
Michael Cameron
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Graphics | ||
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Apparel And Textiles, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Systems Science And Theory | ||
Precision Production | Associate | Bachelors |
Furniture Design And Manufacturing | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics | ||
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts | ||
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other | ||
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other | ||
Illustration | ||
Jewelry Arts | ||
Painting | ||
Photography | ||
Printmaking | ||
Sculpture |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,099
Applied
888
Accepted
2,108
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,974
Females Applied
610
Females Accepted
15%
Male Admissions
1,125
Males Applied
278
Males Accepted
25%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below) |
Recommended |
3 recommendations |
Other requirements: | Portfolio |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 17th | March 15th | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 10th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 15th | May 5th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 693 | 660 | 740 | |
SAT Math | 723 | 680 | 785 | |
ACT Composite | 31 | 29 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
58,690
Private
Fees
1,070
Full-time student fees
15,850
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
39,517
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,502
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,825
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,567
Avg. Loan Aid
10,603
Avg. Grant Aid
36,992
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
65%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,108
Total Undergrad students
34%
International Students
96%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.4% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 4.36% |
White or Caucasian | 22.72% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
Asian | 22.63% |
Two or more races | 5.74% |
Other | 1.85% |
Gender
Male (32.78%)
Female (67.22%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 64% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Artists Ball, Spring Student Art Sale and Made in Taiwan Night Market
Artists Ball, Spring Student Art Sale and Made in Taiwan Night Market
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Basketball | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Basketball | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | No | |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Faculty
523
Total Faculty
1:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 210
Part-time - 313
Male - 255
Female - 268
Rhode Island School of Design
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