School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Rhode Island School Of Design is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

2 College St
Providence, RI 02903
Main Phone: (401) 454-6100
Web Site: www.risd.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,337 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 129 male students and 303 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 29.9% of the student body, while females made up 70.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (29)%, Hispanic (295)%, Asian (100)%, and Native American (8)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 540. One quarter of students scored at least 650.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 670 or higher.

Degree Programs

Architecture

• General Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Landscape Architecture

• Vocational Teaching

• Clothing, Apparel, And Textile

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Photography And Film

• Woodworking

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.