Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RIPrivate nonprofitRank 391 of 1,732Traditional rank 264 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $33,653 |
| $30–48k | $31,023 |
| $48–75k | $36,834 |
| $75–110k | $46,882 |
| $110k+ | $60,428 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $57,505 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $59,760 |
| Change | $2,255 (+3.9%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $15,850 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +17.3% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 88% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 93% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 16% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 30% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,445 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $4,732 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Providence College | $30,040 | −$3,462 |
| Salve Regina University | $29,790 | $5,349 |
| Bryant University | $27,469 | $2,884 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $25,112 | $2,947 |
| Roger Williams University | $22,491 | $3,733 |
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