The Rhode Island School of Design or RISD is a world-renowned art and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1877, RISD is dedicated to advancing creative education to prepare students for professional and civic life. The college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in traditional fine arts disciplines such as painting, sculpture, and drawing, multimedia and digital media design, illustration, photography and printmaking. In addition, RISD offers programs in industrial and graphic design, architecture, landscape architecture and design, and various other fields of study. RISD is home to a diverse student body of over 2,400 graduates and undergraduates, representing over 70 countries, who come to be a part of the creative community.
- Address: 2 College St, Providence, RI 02903-2784
- Phone: (401) 454-6100
- Website: www.risd.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,227
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
- Application Fee: $60
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $54,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,700 |
| Room & Board | $14,430 |
| Other | $3,500 |
| Total Cost | $75,520 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 27%
- SAT Range: 1250 – 1470
- ACT Range: 27 – 32
Majors
- Illustration
- Systems Science and Theory
- Graphic Design
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 34%
- Female: 66%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 18%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 26%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 35%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 4%
- Out-of-State: 96%
- Unknown: 0%