Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI

Rhode Island School of Design, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Providence, RI, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Rhode Island School of Design has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs RISD offers:

• Illustration
• Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Rhode Island School of Design. A score in a range of 1730 to 1980 on the SAT, or 24 to 30 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 50 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $44,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 per year. Rhode Island School of Design may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the RISD website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.