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Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

Rhode Island School of Design is a private university located in Providence, RI, serving approximately 2,090 students. It has an acceptance rate of 14%.

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Tuition

$59,760

Acceptance

13.81%

Students

2,538

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$59,760

Out-of-State Tuition

$59,760

Avg On-Campus Living

$15,850

Avg Off-Campus Living

$15,850

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$75,610
Net price (after aid)$46,253

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$33,653
$30k – $48k$31,023
$48k – $75k$36,834
$75k – $110k$46,882
$110k+$60,428

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 Grants14%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans29%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

88%

Freshman Retention

93%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEducationBusinessComputer ScienceCommunicationsVisual & Performing ArtsLaw & Criminal Justice

Programs

BiologyChemistrySecondary EducationAccountingArtificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringWeb DevelopmentPublic RelationsFilm & MediaTheaterGraphic DesignCriminal JusticePre-Law

Admissions

Acceptance rate

13.81%

SAT range

1370 - 1540

ACT range

30 - 33

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

2,538

Undergrads

2,090

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Large City

Clubs Count

34

Sports

Available

Not transfer focusedDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

5

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.48

Property Rate / 1,000

0.96

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Providence

Violent Rate / 100k

321

Property Rate / 100k

1,846

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Providence, RI 02903

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