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Rhode Island School of Design

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Overview

Rhode Island School of Design is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. RISD provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 149-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International students are welcome to apply. RISD also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Rhode Island School of Design's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Rhode Island School of Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rhode Island School of Design' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Rhode Island School of Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym RISD
Founded 1877
Motto
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Mascot Scrotie

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Location

Address 2 College Street
Providence
02903-2784 Rhode Island
United States
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Rhode Island School of Design Phone Number (401) 454 6100
Rhode Island School of Design Fax Number (401) 454 6320
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rhode Island School of Design is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rhode Island School of Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Rhode Island School of Design as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Rhode Island School of Design Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Rhode Island School of Design is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rhode Island School of Design's academic range and degree level offering.



Rhode Island School of Design: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Rhode Island School of Design Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Rhode Island School of Design Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Rhode Island School of Design categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Rhode Island School of Design.



Rhode Island School of Design: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Rhode Island School of Design Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Rhode Island School of Design website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Rhode Island School of Design Admission Info


Rhode Island School of Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Rhode Island School of Design is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Rhode Island School of Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Rhode Island School of Design has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Rhode Island School of Design's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Rhode Island School of Design's Admission Office Admission Office

Two College Street
Providence 02903-2791
(401) 454 6300
800 364 7473

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Rhode Island School of Design's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Rhode Island School of Design Size and Profile


Rhode Island School of Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rhode Island School of Design has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Rhode Island School of Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Rhode Island School of Design's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Rhode Island School of Design's Control Type Control Type

Rhode Island School of Design is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Rhode Island School of Design's Entity Type Entity Type

Rhode Island School of Design is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Rhode Island School of Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Rhode Island School of Design's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Rhode Island School of Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Rhode Island School of Design adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Rhode Island School of Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Rhode Island School of Design is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Rhode Island School of Design's Library University Library

Yes Visit Rhode Island School of Design's Library
Rhode Island School of Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 136,937 physical volumes, 590,894 physical media, 1,789 digital/electronic media and 102 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 22 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Rhode Island School of Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Rhode Island School of Design's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Rhode Island School of Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Rhode Island School of Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Rhode Island School of Design's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Rhode Island School of Design Services


Rhode Island School of Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Rhode Island School of Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Rhode Island School of Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Rhode Island School of Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Rhode Island School of Design's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Rhode Island School of Design Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Rhode Island School of Design Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rhode Island School of Design's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhode Island School of Design public or private?

Rhode Island School of Design is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Rhode Island School of Design profit or non-profit?

Rhode Island School of Design is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Rhode Island School of Design in terms of enrollment?

Rhode Island School of Design has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Rhode Island School of Design in terms of academic staff?

Rhode Island School of Design's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Rhode Island School of Design a coeducational institution?

Rhode Island School of Design is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Rhode Island School of Design use?

Rhode Island School of Design adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is Rhode Island School of Design affiliated with?

None.

Does Rhode Island School of Design admit international students?

Yes.

What is Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Rhode Island School of Design RISD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Rhode Island School of Design RISD located?

Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Address: 2 College Street.

Is Rhode Island School of Design RISD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Rhode Island School of Design is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1949).

Does Rhode Island School of Design offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Rhode Island School of Design offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Rhode Island School of Design have a university library?

Yes Rhode Island School of Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 136,937 physical volumes, 590,894 physical media, 1,789 digital/electronic media and 102 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 22 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Rhode Island School of Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Rhode Island School of Design provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Rhode Island School of Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Rhode Island School of Design have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Rhode Island School of Design offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Rhode Island School of Design offer career services?

Yes

Does Rhode Island School of Design offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Rhode Island School of Design have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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