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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
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Rhode Island School of Design
Overview
Rhode Island School of Design is a Comprehensive institution located in Providence, RI, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903-2784
United States
Providence, RI 02903-2784
United States
Contact
James O'Hara
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architectural And Building Sciences |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Precision Production | Associate | Bachelors |
| Furniture Design And Manufacturing |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts Related |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,913
Applied
934
Accepted
1,994
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,942
Females Applied
602
Females Accepted
20%
Male Admissions
971
Males Applied
332
Males Accepted
34%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.6
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
3 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio, drawing assignments |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 15th | January 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 639 | 600 | 690 | |
| SAT Math | 654 | 580 | 750 | |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 26 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
51,800
Fees
1,060
Full-time student fees
13,720
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
35,064
Avg. Financial Aid Package
34,811
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,750
Avg. Loan Aid
0
Avg. Grant Aid
30,418
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
66%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
4%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,994
Total Undergrad students
30%
International Students
95%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.08% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.71% |
| White or Caucasian | 29.59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Two or more races | 5.37% |
| Other | 3.66% |
Gender
Male (32.35%)
Female (67.65%)
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 | 60% |
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, Student and Alumni Art Sale and RISD Apparel Show
Artists' Ball, Student and Alumni Art Sale and RISD Apparel Show
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
Most popular organizations:
Athletic clubs, Religious clubs, South Asian Student Association, RISD Global Initiative and Community Service Club
Athletic clubs, Religious clubs, South Asian Student Association, RISD Global Initiative and Community Service Club
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 |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
440
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 161
Part-time - 279
Male - 239
Female - 201