Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 19%
Rhode Island School of Design is a private university in Providence, Rhode Island. RISD was founded in 1877 and enrolls 2,593 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 2,593 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 19% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $59,760 |
| Out-of-State | $59,760 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Rhode Island School of Design, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 688 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 708 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 30 | 33 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Rhode Island School of Design.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $58,690 | $58,690 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| Room and Board | $15,850 | $15,850 |
| Books | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $78,310 | $78,310 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 55 | 74 | |
| Illustration | 101 | 15 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 84 | 18 | |
| Computer Graphics | 62 | 13 | |
| Painting | 41 | 10 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 43 | ||
| Sculpture | 34 | 6 | |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 29 | 10 | |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 28 | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 21 | ||
| Photography | 10 | 7 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 15 | ||
| Jewelry Arts | 12 | 3 | |
| Printmaking | 11 | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 4 | 4 | |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 3 | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 5 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release