College statistics
- Address:
- 20 Washington Place
Providence, RI
02903 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.risd.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $61,564
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $61,564
- Room and Board:
- $16,626
- Acceptance Rate:
- 13.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $427,789,730
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Visual and Performing Arts
Rhode Island School of Design in Providence is a specialized arts institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs centered on visual and performing arts. The school enrolls 2,540 students and maintains one of the most selective admissions processes in the country, with an acceptance rate of 13.8%.
Tuition is $61,564 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $78,190 including room and board. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The student body is small and cohesive, reflecting the school's focus on intensive studio-based learning and direct faculty mentorship in a creative community.
Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 760 on SAT Reading and 780 on SAT Math. RISD suits students with serious artistic ambition and strong portfolio work who thrive in a specialized environment emphasizing hands-on creation. The school's $428 million endowment supports robust student resources and facilities. Learn more at risd.edu.