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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
3.9Very Good
14%
Highly Selective
90%
Graduation
About Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. With an enrollment of approximately 2,090 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 14%. It boasts an exceptional 90% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $68,140 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $46,253 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
14%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
90%
Enrollment
2,090
Total students
Median Earnings
$68,140
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,760
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,760
Per year
Average Net Price
$46,253
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1378–1530
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
30 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1378
Median
1445
75th
1530
4001600
SAT Math
25th
690
Median
725
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
31
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$59,760/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$46,253/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$185,012
10-Year Earnings
$681,400
ROI Multiple
3.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Rhode Island School of Design
Student Outcomes
90%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$68k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,090
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
