College statistics
- Address:
- 2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34234 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.ringling.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $52,600
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $52,600
- Room and Board:
- $18,270
- Acceptance Rate:
- 67.4%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $70,500,683
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Visual and Performing Arts
Ringling College of Art and Design is a specialized arts institution in Sarasota, Florida dedicated to visual and performing arts education. The college serves just over 1,700 students in a studio-intensive environment designed around hands-on creative training rather than traditional liberal arts coursework.
Annual tuition is $52,600 with a total cost of attendance of $70,870 including room and board. Most students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The college admits roughly two-thirds of applicants, making admissions moderately selective for a specialized arts school.
This school works best for students committed to professional careers in visual arts, design, animation, digital media, and performing arts who value close mentorship and production-focused learning over broad academic offerings. Visit ringling.edu for details on program admissions, portfolio requirements, and program-specific funding opportunities.