1. Home
  2. Institutes

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate Schools

Rhode Island School of Design (referred to as RISD) is a Private, 4 years school located in Providence, RI. It is classified as a School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees at Rhode Island School of Design is $56,290 in average. The school has 491 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,227 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Rhode Island School of Design (referred to as RISD) is a Private, 4 years school located in Providence, RI. It is classified as a School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (7/1/1949 - Current[Estimated Date]).
RISD Directory Information
School NameRhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Address2 College St, Providence, RI 02903-2784
Phone401-454-6100
Webhttps://www.risd.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.risd.edu/admissions
Financial Infohttps://www.risd.edu/student-financial-services
The 2022 graduate school tuition & fees at Rhode Island School of Design is $56,290 in average. The school has 491 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,227 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 33 graduate programs through Master's.
Graduate School 2022 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$56,290
Student Population491
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's
Number of Programs33 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Rhode Island School of Design is $56,290 in average for the academic year 2021-2022.
Rhode Island School of Design offers the alternative tuition plans.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2022 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2021-2022, the graduate school tuition & fees of Rhode Island School of Design is $56,290. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.55% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2021-2022 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2017-2018$48,210$260
2018-2019$49,900$1,060
2019-2020$51,800$1,060
2020-2021$53,820$1,070
2021-2022$55,220$1,070
The graduate school tuition & fees of RISD is very expensive compared to private graduate schools in Rhode Island. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,204 and the Rhode Island graduate tuition is $23,804 (public) / $26,321 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Rhode Island School of Design$56,290
All Graduate Schools$15,958$19,204
Public$11,320$20,434
Private$19,234
Rhode Island Graduate Schools$20,524$25,901
Public$12,956$23,804
Private$26,321
For academic year 2021-2022, the living costs are $18,290 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Rhode Island School of Design. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.01% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $18,290. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.01% compared to previous academic year.
2021-2022 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2017-2018$13,050$3,500$13,050$3,500
2018-2019$13,400$3,500$13,400$3,500
2019-2020$13,720$3,500$13,720$3,500
2020-2021$14,430$3,500$14,430$3,500
2021-2022$14,790$3,500$14,790$3,500

Graduate Programs at RISD

Rhode Island School of Design offers 17 graduate programs for Master's. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 211 students have completed their study at Rhode Island School of Design.
Offered Degrees at Rhode Island School of Design
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree170211
Total170211
The most popular program at Rhode Island School of Design is the Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology program and last year 72 students have earned/completed their degree program.
Rhode Island School of Design offers 17 programs through Master's. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 211 students have completed their graduate studies.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] ✕ 62 completers-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology✕62-
Communication and Journalism [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia✕11-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Computer Graphics✕11-
Education [+] ✕ 11 completers-
Art Teacher Education✕11-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] ✕ 68 completers-
Systems Science and Theory✕22-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis✕5-
Sustainability Studies✕33-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)✕8-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Furniture Design and Manufacturing✕7-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 41 completers-
Photography✕5-
Painting✕10-
Sculpture✕3-
Printmaking✕5-
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics✕5-
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts✕5-
Metal and Jewelry Arts✕5-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)✕3-
Total211

Graduate Student Population at RISD

For academic year 2021-2022, total 491 students enrolled into Rhode Island School of Design graduate schools where it has total 2,227 students including undergraduate students. All students are enrolled in full-time status. By gender, 162 male and 329 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total491162329
Full-time491162329
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 130 White (26.48%), 17 Black/African American (3.46%), 26 Hispanic (5.30%), 26 Asian (5.30%), and 292 students with other races. 258 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total491162329
American Indian/Native American000
Asian261016
Black/African American1798
Hispanic261016
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1305179
Two More17314
Un-Known17710
Non-resident Alien25872186

Rhode Island Best Graduate Schools

Check out the best graduate programs in Rhode Island and compare them to get right decision.

View All
brown-university

Brown UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsProvidence, RI

View School
providence-college

Providence CollegePrivate, 4 yearsProvidence, RI

View School
university-of-rhode-island

University of Rhode IslandPublic, 4 yearsKingston, RI

View School
rhode-island-college

Rhode Island CollegePublic, 4 yearsProvidence, RI

View School
bryant-university

Bryant UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsSmithfield, RI

View School
salve-regina-university

Salve Regina UniversityPrivate, 4 yearsNewport, RI

View School
Colleges
More Categories
Comparison
Programs
Data Source:
Copyright © 2022 graduateschooltuition.com