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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
- 2 College St
- Providence, RI 02903
- OPEID College Code: 00340900
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- General Phone: (401) 454-6100
- President: Roger Mandle
- Website: www.risd.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 2,337
- College Alias: RISD
- College Mascot: Nads
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RISD Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 879 | 1,892 | 2,771 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 256 (29%) | 607 (32%) | 863 (31%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 129 (50%) | 303 (50%) | 432 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 397 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 34 | 8% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 540 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 31 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 56%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 12% | 9% | 4% | 23% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,514 | $3,357 | $1,030 | $12,938 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Number in Repayment | 642 | 519 | 343 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $33,118 | $31,430 | $29,775 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $33,118 | $31,430 | $29,775 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,475 | $2,350 | $2,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,860 | $9,360 | $8,355 |
| Other Expenses | $3,097 | $2,910 | $2,770 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $48,550 | $46,050 | $43,200 |
| Out of State | $48,550 | $46,050 | $43,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,593 | $33,780 | $32,075 |
| Out of State | $35,593 | $33,780 | $32,075 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $35,593 | $33,780 | $32,075 |
| Out of State | $35,593 | $33,780 | $32,075 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ||
| Architecture | 57 | 29 |
| Interior Architecture | 12 | 11 |
| Landscape Architecture | - | 11 |
| Education | ||
| Art Teacher Education | - | 17 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Apparel and Textiles | 45 | 6 |
| Precision Production | ||
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 11 | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 3 | 6 |
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 34 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 52 | 14 |
| Illustration | 65 | - |
| Industrial Design | 54 | 8 |
| Intermedia, Multimedia | - | 13 |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 10 | 6 |
| Painting | 47 | 10 |
| Photography | 20 | 6 |
| Printmaking | 21 | 7 |
| Sculpture | 14 | 5 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,337 Undergraduate: 1,927 Graduate: 410
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 789 Female: 1,548
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 638 Female: 1,289
- Graduate Gender Male: 151 Female: 259
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,337 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,927 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 410 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 404 | 17% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 29 | 1% |
| Asian | 295 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 4% |
| White | 923 | 39% |
| Unknown | 578 | 25% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 655 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 797 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 460 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 297 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 90 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 24 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 9 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,045 | 624 | 421 |
| Faculty Status | 508 | 146 | 362 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 508 | 146 | 362 |
| Primarily Instruction | 508 | 146 | 362 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 50 | - |
| Other Professionals | 138 | 132 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 349 | 296 | 53 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 141 | 116 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 131 | 111 | 20 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,558 (146) | $87,550 (78) | $78,979 (68) |
| Professor | $98,319 (79) | $100,586 (46) | $95,159 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $73,083 (34) | $73,869 (19) | $72,089 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,014 (33) | $61,421 (13) | $57,449 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,558 (146) | $87,550 (78) | $78,979 (68) |
| Professor | $98,319 (79) | $100,586 (46) | $95,159 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $73,083 (34) | $73,869 (19) | $72,089 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,014 (33) | $61,421 (13) | $57,449 (20) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 90% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 88% |
| Female | 92% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 95% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| White | 89% |
| Unknown | 84% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 62% |
| 5 Years | 87% |
| 6 Years | 90% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 30 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 13 |
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