Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
18.7%
Acceptance Rate
$62,688
Avg Cost (In-State)
$62,688
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
88.6%
Graduation Rate
2,084
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$60
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required
Note: Portfolio required (12-20 images of artwork), drawing assignments (3 specific prompts), writing supplement responding to portfolio prompts
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,932
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$68,140
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | $29,489 | $67,771 | 162 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $16,510 | $40,568 | 87 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $17,701 | $51,278 | 44 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | $34,265 | — | 26 |
| Woodworking. | $19,151 | $37,055 | 24 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | $55,673 | — | 20 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | $14,537 | $59,372 | 20 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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