2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the RISD's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Rhode Island School of Design are $59,760 on average over undergraduate programs. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.92% from last year.
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees are $59,760 on average. The graduate tuition & fees have increased by 3.92% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Rhode Island School of Design Tuition & fees
YearUndergraduateGraduate
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2020$51,800 $1,060$51,800 $1,060
2021$53,820 $1,070$53,820 $1,070
2022$55,220 $1,070$55,220 $1,070
2023$56,435 $1,070$56,435 $1,070
2024$59,760 $0$59,760 $0

Living Costs

The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $19,350 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $19,350.
The living cost at the school has increased by 3.29% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs
YearOn-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$13,720$3,500$13,720$3,500
2021$14,430$3,500$14,430$3,500
2022$14,790$3,500$14,790$3,500
2023$15,234$3,500$15,234$3,500
2024$15,850$3,500$15,850$3,500

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,700 at Rhode Island School of Design. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Rhode Island School of Design 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$2,700
2021$2,700
2022$2,700
2023$2,700
2024$2,700