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

Contact Michael Cameron
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General	×
Work And Family Studies	×	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×	×
Systems Science And Theory	×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing	×
Precision Production Trades, General	×	×
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

6,561

Applied

1,534

Accepted

2,173

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,135

Females Applied

1,212

Females Accepted

24%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,426

Males Applied

322

Males Accepted

23%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.72

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 20th	March 15th	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 17th	May 5th	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	708	680	750
SAT Math	712	680	760
ACT Composite	32	31	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

66,460

Private

Fees

1,216

Full-time student fees

18,200

Room & board

10,750

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

47,941

Avg. Financial Aid Package

48,309

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,060

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,429

Avg. Loan Aid

16,541

Avg. Grant Aid

43,241

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,173

Total Undergrad students

32%

International Students

96%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.72%
Black or African American	4.16%
White or Caucasian	22.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	26.54%
Two or more races	4.81%
Other	2.08%

Gender

Male (27.06%)

Female (72.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	67%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

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	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

519

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 209

Part-time - 310

Male - 310

Female - 209