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Overview

Established in 1877, the Rhode Island School of Design is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Providence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rhode Island. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 147-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RISD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Rhode Island School of Design's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Rhode Island School of Design's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rhode Island School of Design' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Rhode Island School of Design's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym RISD
Founded 1877
Mascot Scrotie
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Campus Location

Address 2 College Street
Providence
02903-2784 Rhode Island
United States
Rhode Island School of Design Phone Number +1 (401) 454 6100
Rhode Island School of Design Fax Number +1 (401) 454 6320

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rhode Island School of Design's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rhode Island School of Design's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rhode Island School of Design's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rhode Island School of Design.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rhode Island School of Design's admission information.

Rhode Island School of Design's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Rhode Island School of Design's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Rhode Island School of Design a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Rhode Island School of Design's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Rhode Island School of Design's Admission Office Admission Office

Two College Street
Providence 02903-2791
(401) 454 6300
800 364 7473

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rhode Island School of Design.

Rhode Island School of Design's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rhode Island School of Design has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Rhode Island School of Design's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Rhode Island School of Design's Control Type Control Type

Rhode Island School of Design is a private higher education institution.


Rhode Island School of Design's Entity Type Entity Type

Rhode Island School of Design is a non-profit higher education institution.


Rhode Island School of Design's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Rhode Island School of Design's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.


Rhode Island School of Design's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Rhode Island School of Design does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Rhode Island School of Design's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Rhode Island School of Design's main facilities:


Rhode Island School of Design's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Rhode Island School of Design's Library

Rhode Island School of Design's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 136,937 physical volumes, 590,894 physical media, 1,789 digital/electronic media and 102 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 22 full-time employees, including 6 librarians. Rhode Island School of Design's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Rhode Island School of Design's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Rhode Island School of Design provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Rhode Island School of Design's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Rhode Island School of Design's main services:


Rhode Island School of Design's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Rhode Island School of Design's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Rhode Island School of Design's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Rhode Island School of Design's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Rhode Island School of Design's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Rhode Island School of Design's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rhode Island School of Design is legally recognized and/or accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rhode Island School of Design's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rhode Island School of Design's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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