Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes
Rhode Island School of Design is a private urban institution in Providence, Rhode Island. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1480.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,140 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $46,253.
Established
1877
Mascot
Scrotie (unofficial)
Type
Private art and design school
14%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
2,090Students
8:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$68,140Earnings 10yr
$46,253Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate13.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1480
Reading & WritingMid: 670
680760
MathMid: 725
690780
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
3033
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$59,760
Room & Board$15,850
Books & Supplies$2,700
Total Cost of Attendance$78,857
Average Net Price$46,253
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$33,653
$30–48K$31,023
$48–75K$36,834
$75–110K$46,882
$110K+$60,428
Programs (25)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,090
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
First Generation
11%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%
Race & Ethnicity
White 22%
Black 5%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 25%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 33%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate88.5%
Freshman Retention92.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,932
8 Years$58,975
10 Years$68,140
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$51,900
Men
$62,800
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Source: Wikipedia