Rhode Island School of Design: Review & Facts

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Rhode Island School of Design is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,620 students enrolled. This school was established in 1877 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Academic Offerings

Rhode Island School of Design will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
21
Rhode Island School of Design implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Art, Architecture, General Studies, Construction, and Graphic Design and Animation. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Rhode Island School of Design is excellent at 95% (well above Rhode Island average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
95%
Good
The graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design is great - 93%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rhode Island School of Design is good, 9:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $56,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Rhode Island School of Design not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100; this comes to a total of $57,600 per year.

Read the details about Rhode Island School of Design additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
17%
Hard
According to government data, 5,099 applications were submitted and 888 were accepted, so it is challenging to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rhode Island School of Design in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,200
High
Rhode Island School of Design provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rhode Island School of Design, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Rhode Island School of Design offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high: about $9,200 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Rhode Island School of Design. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Rhode Island School of Design seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rhode Island School of Design Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rhode Island School of Design
2 College St
Providence, Rhode Island
02903-2784, USA
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