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Ringling College of Art and Design

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Ringling College

Sarasota, Florida 34234-5895

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Private urban college in Sarasota

Ringling College of Art and Design is a private urban institution in Sarasota, Florida. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,325 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $55,390.

Established

1931

Mascot

Remy the Armadillo

Type

Private art school

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67%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,719Students

11:1Student:Faculty

71%Grad Rate

$43,325Earnings 10yr

$55,390Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ringling College of Art and Design Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,480

Room & Board$17,850

Books & Supplies$2,700

Total Cost of Attendance$75,726

Average Net Price$55,390

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$50,332

$30–48K$50,588

$48–75K$55,349

$75–110K$57,165

$110K+$60,033

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$55,390

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

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3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (6)

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,719

Gender Split

74% / 26%

Women / Men

First Generation

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%

Black 3%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 9%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 21%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate70.8%

Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,650

8 Years$44,363

10 Years$43,325

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$36,700

Men

$48,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•The School of Fine and Applied Art of the John and Mable Ringling Art Museum was founded on March 31, 1931.
•It opened on October 2 with 75 registered students.
•In any case, the school ended up successfully petitioning for and officially became independent on May 14, 1933 when they received their charter.
•In 1934, the junior college and music courses were eliminated and the decision was made to concentrate solely on art.
•After World War II, enrollment grew at the school, growing from 250 in 1949 to 450 by 1959, mostly because of the G.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Tampapop. 390K

41 mi(71 min)

Orlandopop. 310K

108 mi(187 min)

Miamipop. 440K

183 mi(317 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

TPA Tampa42 mi

MCO Orlando106 mi

MIA Miami177 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1221 mi · ~35h 16m drive

New York, NY1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive

Hartford, CT1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive

Providence, RI1181 mi · ~34h 7m drive

Albany, NY1166 mi · ~33h 41m drive

Syracuse, NY1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive

Rochester, NY1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive

Buffalo, NY1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive

Philadelphia, PA967 mi · ~27h 56m drive

Pittsburgh, PA915 mi · ~26h 26m drive

Harrisburg, PA949 mi · ~27h 25m drive

Newark, NJ1040 mi · ~30h 3m drive

Washington, DC859 mi · ~24h 49m drive

Baltimore, MD892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Atlanta, GA455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Charlotte, NC553 mi · ~15h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Miami, FL183 mi · ~5h 17m drive

Orlando, FL108 mi · ~3h 7m drive

Tampa, FL41 mi · ~1h 11m drive

Nashville, TN657 mi · ~18h 59m drive

New Orleans, LA490 mi · ~14h 9m drive

Richmond, VA764 mi · ~22h 4m drive

Chicago, IL1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive

Detroit, MI1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN1353 mi · ~39h 5m drive

St. Louis, MO895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Kansas City, MO1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive

Indianapolis, IN882 mi · ~25h 29m drive

Columbus, OH871 mi · ~25h 10m drive

Cleveland, OH978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Milwaukee, WI1124 mi · ~32h 28m drive

Dallas, TX929 mi · ~26h 50m drive

Houston, TX795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

Austin, TX941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

San Antonio, TX979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Los Angeles, CA2159 mi · ~62h 22m drive

San Francisco, CA2410 mi · ~69h 37m drive

San Diego, CA2094 mi · ~60h 30m drive

Seattle, WA2550 mi · ~73h 40m drive

Portland, OR2523 mi · ~72h 53m drive

Denver, CO1543 mi · ~44h 35m drive

Phoenix, AZ1802 mi · ~52h 3m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1905 mi · ~55h 2m drive

Honolulu, HI4689 mi · ~135h 28m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Tampa (TPA)42 miles

Rental car

63 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

84 min$50-84

Orlando (MCO)106 miles

Rental car

159 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

212 min$127-212

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award