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Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, United States · Urban

AICADPrivateLiberal Arts
Acceptance
17.0%
Tuition/yr
$61,000
Students
2,700
Founded
1877

About

America's most storied independent art and design school, sharing College Hill in Providence with Brown University, including a joint dual-degree. Industrial design, graphic design, and illustration are perennially ranked at the very top.

University type
Private (non-profit)
Acceptance rate
17.0%
Total enrolment
2,700
Student : faculty
9:1
Founded
1877

Courses & majors

Industrial DesignGraphic DesignIllustrationArchitecturePaintingFilm/Animation/VideoApparel DesignFurniture DesignTextilesSculpture

Cost of studying

Tuition / yr
$61,000
Cost of attendance
$82,000
Application fee
$60

Rankings

#2
National

Scholarships & financial aid

Merit scholarships are open to internationals; need-based aid for non-US citizens is minimal.

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