RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

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Rhode Island School Of Design

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Providence, RI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

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 2,204 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 123 male students and 269 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 31.4% of the student body, while females made up 68.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (11)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 31.7% of applicants were admitted.

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 550 or higher. One fourth of students scored 650 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

Education

Vocational Teaching

Home Economics

Clothing, Apparel, And Textile

Performing And Visual Arts

Precision Trade

Woodworking

School Accreditation

Rhode Island School Of Design reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Rhode Island School Of Design is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,995
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 33,115
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 35,995

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

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

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.

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