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Enrollment Deposit

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Rhode Island School of Design requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

Rhode Island School of Design is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

33.30%

Rhode Island School of Design is in the top 33.30% of colleges in the state of Rhode Island for deposit cost. 11.11% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

80.50%

Rhode Island School of Design is in the top 80.50% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% ofprivate colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Rhode Island School of Design educates a diverse community of 2,620 students, with 2,108 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 512 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

2,620


Total Undergraduates

2,108

Total Graduates

512


Full-Time vs Part-Time

100% Full-Time

0% Part-Time

Admissions

The admission process at Rhode Island School of Design has a 17% acceptance rate. Rhode Island School of Design has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1440 and the average ACT score is 32.


Acceptance Rate

17%


SAT

Students submitting SAT

18%

Total Score

400

1600

13401525

Reading and Writing

200

800

660740

Math

200

800

680785

ACT

Students submitting ACT

5%

Composite Score

0

36

2933

English

0

36

3135

Math

0

36

2634

Location

Located in Providence, RI, Rhode Island School of Design offers students a dynamic urban experience with all the advantages of a midsize city environment.


City

Providence


County

Providence County


State

Rhode Island


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Midsize

About

Rhode Island School of Design features a student-focused approach with a 9 : 1 student-faculty ratio, values, and competitive Other athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

9 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


Cost

Rhode Island School of Design makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $39,800 with 39% of students receiving financial assistance including 13% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$39,800


Received Aid

39%


Pell Recipients

13%


Combined Sticker Price

In-State: $59,760

Out-of-State: $59,760

Demographics

The Rhode Island School of Design student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with NaN% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
691 (33%)
Women
1,417 (67%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
32 (2%)
18-19
746 (35%)
20-21
903 (43%)
22-24
391 (19%)
Over 25
36 (2%)

Outcomes

Rhode Island School of Design prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 91% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

91%

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