Rhode Island School of Design
tuition & fees
$62,688
graduate tuition & fees
$62,688
acceptance rate
19%
Student Population
2,520
Number of Programs
33
Financial Aid Amount
$35,676
SAT Scores
1,480
Graduation Rate
89%
Rhode Island School of Design is a Private, 4 years college located in Providence, Rhode Island. RISD ranked 2nd in Rhode Island Colleges and 1st in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 2,520 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. RISD's acceptance rate is 18.66% last year (undergraduate school).
Rhode Island School of Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Rhode Island School of Design and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Washington Place, Providence, RI 02903-2784 |
| Phone | 401-454-6100 |
| WEB | https://www.risd.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.risd.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.risd.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.risd.edu/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://risd.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.risd.edu/student-financial-services/undergraduate-aid/ |
| Disability Service | https://info.risd.edu/disability-support-services-dss/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Rhode Island School of Design is 18.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 41.47%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 18.66 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 41.47 % |
Tuition & Fees
RISD's 2025 tuition & fees is $62,688 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.90% compared to the last year's rate ($59,760).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $62,688. The graduate tuition increased by 4.90% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $62,688 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $62,688 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,520 students have enrolled at RISD (2024-2025). RISD has 2,087 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 433 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,087 |
| Graduate Students | 433 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
RISD offers 33 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by RISD
| Number of programs | 33 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |