Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Providence, Rhode Island, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,084. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Rhode Island postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 19% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 19 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $25,872 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $93,136. The 4-year graduation rate is 89%, 44 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $68,140.