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Rhode Island School of Design

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Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2784

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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

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