Rhode Island School of Design: Statistics

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# 2322 of 14,131 In the World
# 657 of 2,597 In North America
# 600 of 2,496 In the United States
# 6 of 12 In Rhode Island
# 4 of 6 In Providence
# 749 of 99 For Illustration and Concept Art
Top 1-3 For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

19%

Enrollment

1,989

Average SAT

1,463

Average ACT

33

Avg. cost to attend

$43,492 /y

Aid receiving

41%

Undergraduates

2,087

Graduates

433

Male:Female Ratio

28:72

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Rhode Island School of Design has an acceptance rate of 19% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 19% 19% 19%
Applicants 6,692 1,406 5,279
Admissions 1,249 287 962
Freshmen enrolled full time 518 134 384

Admissions requirements

Formal demonstration of competencies Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 22%
â–  Nonresident Alien 37%
â–  Asian 22%
â–  Hispanic 8%
â–  Black or African American 5%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 2%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Rhode Island School of Design.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Rhode Island School of Design majors

Rhode Island School of Design has granted 513 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs, and 217 master's across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rhode Island School of Design.

Major Bachelor Master
Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology 54 74
Illustration 101 15
Systems Science and Theory 84 18
Computer Graphics 61 13
Painting 38 10
Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other 39 -
Sculpture 32 6
Furniture Design and Manufacturing 26 10
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts 28 5
Sustainability Studies - 21
Photography 9 7
Apparel and Textiles, General 15 -
Jewelry Arts 11 3
Art Teacher Education - 13
Printmaking 8 3
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 4 4
Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis - 7
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 3 3
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia - 5
Grand Total 513 217

Publications & Citations

Rhode Island School of Design has published 819 scientific papers with 8,767 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Art & Design, Law, Computer Science, History, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Sociology.

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100 Notable alumni

Paul Curreri

1. Paul Curreri

1976-. (aged 50)
guitarist composer singer-songwriter
Paul Curreri, an American guitarist, pianist, songwriter, and music producer born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He performs mainly in the folk and blues music styles. He married songwriter-guitarist Devon Sproule in May 2005 and lived with her in Charlottesville, Virginia. They have appeared and toured together, performing duets – most famously for Valentine's Day. He now...
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David Wiseman

2. David Wiseman

1981-. (aged 45)
artist
David Wiseman is an American artist and designer whose work is known for its detailed craftsmanship and dialogue with traditional filigree decorative arts. His work spans from bronze filigree patterned screens and gates to bronze and terrazzo furniture, and from animal sculptures to porcelain vases.
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Liz Deschenes

3. Liz Deschenes

1966-. (aged 60)
photographer artist
Liz Deschenes is an American contemporary artist and educator. Her work is situated between sculpture and image and engages with post-conceptual photography and Minimalism. Her work examines the fluidity of the medium of photography and expands on what constitutes the viewing of a photograph. Deschenes has stated that she seeks to "enable the viewer to see the inconstancy of the...
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Elizabeth Carpenter

4. Elizabeth Carpenter

1953-. (aged 73)
fashion designer
Elizabeth Carpenter is an American writer, fashion designer, maze maker, and board game designer. She lives in New York City where she operates her own business, Mazeology LLP.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names RISD
Founded 1877
Academic calendar September to June
Total staff 984
Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address 20 Washington Place Providence, Rhode Island, 02903-2784 United States
City Population 191,000
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