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Rhode Island School of Design, popularly known as RISD is located in Providence, Rhode Island. Incorporated in 1877, The Rhode Island School of Design's main campus is situated on more than 10 acres. The school confers bachelor's, and master's degrees in the fields of Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture, Ceramics, Photography, and Graphic Design.
The sports teams of the Rhode Island School of Design participate in volleyball, frisbee, flag football, soccer, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding. Notable alumni of the school include Mike Libby, an artist; Sheila Sofian, an animator; Anthony C. Belluschi, architect; Leo Narducci, fashion designer; Todd Verow, film director; and many others. The campus has many student associations like the RISD Christian Body, the Film Society, and the Korean Student Association. The Mixed Media and Blackletter are also published by RISD students.
Rhode Island School Of Design is in a medium-sized city, in Providence, RI. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Rhode Island School Of Design earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, photography and commercial art, fine arts, architecture and planning, construction trades, and production trades.
Rhode Island School Of Design does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 29% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 540 to 660 for students at Rhode Island School Of Design. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 570 and 680.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Rhode Island School Of Design, in 2007-2008, had 2,337 students (2,515 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Rhode Island School Of Design
2 College St
Providence, RI 02903
General Phone: (401) 454-6100
http://www.risd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 236 | graphic design, illustration, industrial design |
| Architecture and Planning | 147 | architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Fine Arts | 90 | painting, sculpture, metal and jewelry, fine arts studies, ceramics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 82 | film and photography, photography, printmaking, multimedia |
| Construction Trades | 63 | apparel and textiles |
| Production Trades | 25 | furniture design |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Rhode Island School Of Design in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 500 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 161 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Rhode Island School Of Design had a total enrollment of 2,337 students (2,515 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 20% |
| New York | 12% |
| California | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Rhode Island School Of Design offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 2,515 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Providence, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,148 | 923 | 29% | 438 | 47% |
| Men | 945 | 287 | 30% | 126 | 44% |
| Women | 2,203 | 636 | 29% | 312 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,925 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,925 |
| Room and board | $ 10,260 |
| Room charge | $ 5,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,415 |
Financial Aid:
Rhode Island School Of Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 81 | 66 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $103,684 | 34 | $97,191 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $76,498 | 12 | $77,326 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $63,435 | 20 | $60,003 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $88,686 | 66 | $82,310 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rhode Island School Of Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing
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