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Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,932

Acceptance Rate

14%

Graduation Rate

90%

Annual Tuition

$59,760

At a Glance

Total Students

2,090

Retention Rate

93%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

29%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Rhode Island School of Design is a private, non-profit institution with a small student body of 2,090. The school has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 13.8% of applicants. The school boasts a high graduation rate of 89.8% and a strong retention rate of 92.9%. The annual tuition cost for in-state students is $59,760.

Graduates of Rhode Island School of Design report earnings of $22,778 one year after graduation, $45,932 after five years, and $68,140 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. The school provides financial aid to 28.6% of its students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$23k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$68k

10 YEARS

Top 48% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Rhode Island School of Design graduates earn a median of $22,778. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,932. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $68,140. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The school has a high retention rate of 92.9% and an 89.8% graduation rate. The school's acceptance rate is 13.8%. The in-state tuition is $59,760, and 28.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02903-2784

Rhode Island School of Design is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rhode Island School of Design has an acceptance rate of 13.8%.