Rhode Island School of Design — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

13.8%

Acceptance Rate

2,090

Undergrads

$46,253

Net Price / Year

88.5%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Providence, RI. The school enrolls approximately 2,520 students. With an acceptance rate of 13.8%, it is highly selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,520

Men 725

Women 1,795

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 14.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 95%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... New England Commission of Higher Education

Admissions Data

13.8%

Acceptance Rate

6,692

Applications

518

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

688

750

SAT Math

708

780

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	6,692	1,249	518	18.7%
2022	5,099	888	481	17.4%
2020	4,001	1,085	413	27.1%
2018	3,913	934	473	23.9%
2016	2,793	953	456	34.1%

Costs & Financial Aid

$46,253

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

14.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

88.5%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

18 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Design and Applied Arts.	144	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	92	N/A	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.	72	N/A	N/A
Systems Science and Theory.	69	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	50	N/A	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.	44	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	36	N/A	N/A
Architecture.	33	N/A	N/A
Apparel and Textiles.	26	N/A	N/A
Systems Science and Theory.	24	N/A	N/A
Woodworking.	21	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	21	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	15	N/A	N/A
Woodworking.	9	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	9	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	9	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	6	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	4	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

No athletics data available for this institution.

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Motor Vehicle Theft	12
Fondling	10
Aggravated Assault	9
Rape	6
Burglary	4
Robbery	4