Rhode Island School of Design

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,690

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$42,106

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

13.8%

7,126 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,540

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

88.5%

399 Graduates

About

Rhode Island School of Design is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Rhode Island School of Design were Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (110 degrees awarded), Sustainability Studies (23 degrees), and Computer Graphics (18 degrees).

In 2023, 821 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rhode Island School of Design. 67.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (200 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rhode Island School of Design is $58,690, which is $43,526 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Rhode Island School of Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 375 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rhode Island School of Design is $58,690, which is $43,526 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $42,106.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Rhode Island School of Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,690

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rhode Island School of Design was $58,690. The cost of tuition at Rhode Island School of Design is $43,526 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rhode Island School of Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$42,106

2023 Value

5.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rhode Island School of Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,106. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rhode Island School of Design grew by 5.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rhode Island School of Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,234

Room and Board

$2,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rhode Island School of Design was of $15,234 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rhode Island School of Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rhode Island School of Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Rhode Island School of Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 375 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rhode Island School of Design received 7,126 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 39.8% annual growth. Out of those 7,126 applicants, 984 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 13.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,540 students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rhode Island School of Design has an overall enrollment yield of 51.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

13.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

984

Accepted Out of 7,126

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rhode Island School of Design was 13.8% (984 admissions from 7,126 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 17.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 39.8%, while admissions grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rhode Island School of Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Rhode Island School of Design in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rhode Island School of Design had a total enrollment of 2,540 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rhode Island School of Design is 2,540 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rhode Island School of Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.5% White, 21.2% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, and 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (17.3%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and White Male (8.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.1%), followed by White Male (9.38%) and Asian Female (4.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rhode Island School of Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,540 students. The full-time enrollment at Rhode Island School of Design is 2,540 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rhode Island School of Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rhode Island School of Design was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Rhode Island School of Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rhode Island School of Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
596 enrolled students
Asian
538 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rhode Island School of Design is 23.5% White, 21.2% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.41% Black or African American, 4.21% Two or More Races, and 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 289 more women than men received degrees from Rhode Island School of Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rhode Island School of Design is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Rhode Island School of Design is Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (110 degrees awarded), followed by Sustainability Studies (23 degrees) and Computer Graphics (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rhode Island School of Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (158 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (338 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (139 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhode Island School of Design are Software developers (629,374 people), Other managers (245,471 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,873 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,688 people), and Computer & information systems managers (126,716 people).

The most specialized majors at Rhode Island School of Design in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (158 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (338 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (139 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Human Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhode Island School of Design are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Rhode Island School of Design are Architecture and Related Services (158 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (338 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (139 degrees), Precision Production (37 degrees), and Human Sciences (22 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rhode Island School of Design are Computer Systems Design (697,896 people), uninformed (658,435 people), Elementary & secondary schools (427,135 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,348 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (220,342 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rhode Island School of Design.

Most Common (2023)

Systems Science & Theory
92 degrees awarded
Illustration
91 degrees awarded
Computer Graphics
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rhode Island School of Design was Systems Science & Theory with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rhode Island School of Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

266

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

555

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 266 degrees were awarded to men at Rhode Island School of Design, which is 0.479 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (555).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rhode Island School of Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Rhode Island School of Design in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 0.463 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Rhode Island School of Design in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 2.16 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

89%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 70% of students graduating from Rhode Island School of Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 89% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (94.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rhode Island School of Design is Female and Two or More Races (94.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.26% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
200 degrees awarded
Asian
136 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rhode Island School of Design is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

1.95% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
117 degrees awarded
Asian Female
104 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rhode Island School of Design is white female (117 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (104 degrees).

Operations

Rhode Island School of Design has an endowment valued at nearly $399M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.2M (7.33%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Rhode Island School of Design had a total salary expenditure of 184M. Rhode Island School of Design employs 75 Professors, 63 Associate professors and 62 Assistant professors. Most academics at Rhode Island School of Design are Male Professor (40), Male Associate professor (35), and Female Professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rhode Island School of Design are: Management, with 170 employees, Service, with 147 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees.

Endowment

$399M

2023 Endowment

4.57%

growth from 2022

Rhode Island School of Design has an endowment valued at about $399M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rhode Island School of Design grew 4.57% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $386M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rhode Island School of Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$88.1M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rhode Island School of Design paid a median of $88.1M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($184M) and a 7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.88% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

200

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rhode Island School of Design paid a total of $19.9M to 200 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

75 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

170 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rhode Island School of Design were Professor with 75 employees, Associate professor with 63 employees, and Assistant professor with 62 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rhode Island School of Design were Management with 170 employees, Service with 147 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 107 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rhode Island School of Design was Male Professor with 40 employees, Male Associate professor with 35 employees, and Female Professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rhode Island School of Design.

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