Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$68.1k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$62,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,688
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,626
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,626
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$79,314
Net price (after aid)$50,507
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$29,135
$30k – $48k$30,233
$48k – $75k$25,872
$75k – $110k$33,893
$110k+$64,493
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$68,140
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans29%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
89%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
89% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
95% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$62.7k
Net price
$50.5k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$68.1k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
19%
SAT range
1370 - 1540
ACT range
30 - 33
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Providence, RI 02903
Academics
Studying online: no students were enrolled entirely at a distance
In Fall 2023, none of Rhode Island School of Design's 2,540 students were enrolled in any distance-education course. That is a count of how students enrolled that term, not evidence that online study is unavailable here.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Rhode Island School of Design reported conferring credentials in 12 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Rhode Island School of Design
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Rhode Island School of Design located?
- Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, RI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Rhode Island School of Design?
- Rhode Island School of Design is a private university based in RI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is approximately 19%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Rhode Island School of Design?
- Rhode Island School of Design's published in-state tuition is approximately $62,688 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Rhode Island School of Design?
- Rhode Island School of Design reports total enrollment of approximately 2,538 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Rhode Island School of Design actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Rhode Island School of Design is approximately $50,507 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $29,135 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $64,493. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
- Rhode Island School of Design reports a graduation rate of approximately 89%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Rhode Island School of Design have?
- Students who borrowed at Rhode Island School of Design left with a median of approximately $27,000 in federal loans, and about 29% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Rhode Island School of Design earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $68,140 for students who received federal financial aid at Rhode Island School of Design. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Rhode Island School of Design?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Rhode Island School of Design.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 12 fields Rhode Island School of Design reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 167 | Graduate34 graduate · 133 bachelor's |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 129 | Graduate74 graduate · 55 bachelor's |
| Design and Applied Arts | 116 | Graduate15 graduate · 101 bachelor's |
| Systems Science and Theory | 102 | Graduate18 graduate · 84 bachelor's |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 75 | Graduate13 graduate · 62 bachelor's |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 60 | Graduate7 graduate · 53 bachelor's |
| Woodworking | 39 | Graduate10 graduate · 29 bachelor's |
| Sustainability Studies | 21 | Graduate |
| Apparel and Textiles | 15 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | Graduate |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 7 | Graduate |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Rhode Island School of Design are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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