Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI

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Acceptance Rate

14%

Enrollment

2,090

Graduation Rate

88%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$68,140

Retention Rate

93%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1370–1540

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)30–33

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$59,760

Out-of-State Tuition

$59,760

Avg Net Price

$46,253

Room & Board

$15,850

Total COA

$78,857

Median Debt

$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$33,653

$30,001–48,000

$31,023

$48,001–75,000

$36,834

$75,001–110,000

$46,882

$110,001+

$60,428

Pell Grant Rate: 14%

Federal Loan Rate: 29%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$75,610

Estimated Net Price$46,253 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

88%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$68,140

Retention Rate

93%

Median Debt

$27,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

50.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies

17.3%

Computer Science

13.7%

Architecture

8.8%

Precision Production

5.3%

Family & Consumer Sciences

4.1%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Design and Applied Arts	144	$55,647
Fine and Studio Arts	92	$27,691
Systems Science and Theory	69	—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	50	$45,571
Architectural Sciences and Technology	44	—
Architecture	33	$61,485
Apparel and Textiles	26	—
Woodworking	21	$51,606