Overview

Rhode Island School of Design is a Comprehensive institution located in Providence, RI, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 20 Washington Place
Providence, RI  02903-2784
United States

Contact Michael Cameron
Director, Admissions
Email: admissions@risd.edu
Phone: 401-454-6300
Fax: 401-454-6309

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Systems Science And Theory
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Illustration
Jewelry Arts
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,099

Applied

888

Accepted

2,108

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,974

Females Applied

610

Females Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,125

Males Applied

278

Males Accepted

25%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	3 recommendations
Other requirements:	Portfolio

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 15th	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 10th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 15th	April 20th	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	693	660	740
SAT Math	723	680	785
ACT Composite	31	29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

61,564

Private

Fees

9,830

Room only

Financial Aid

39,517

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,502

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,825

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,567

Avg. Loan Aid

10,603

Avg. Grant Aid

36,992

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,108

Total Undergrad students

34%

International Students

96%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.4%
Black or African American	4.36%
White or Caucasian	22.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	22.63%
Two or more races	5.74%
Other	1.85%

Gender

Male (32.78%)

Female (67.22%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Artists Ball, Spring Student Art Sale and Made in Taiwan Night Market

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

523

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 210

Part-time - 313

Male - 255

Female - 268