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Colleges / Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate17%

Rhode Island School of Design Student Life

Rhode Island School of Design Student Activities

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The Rhode Island School of Design community comes together each year for Artists Ball, Spring Student Art Sale and Made in Taiwan Night Market.

Does Rhode Island School of Design Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Rhode Island School of Design.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 64%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Rhode Island School of Design offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Rhode Island School of Design students live on campus. In 2023, 64% of undergrads at Rhode Island School of Design lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 36% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Rhode Island School of Design. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Rhode Island School of Design offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Rhode Island School of Design Athletics

Rhode Island School of Design does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Is Rhode Island School of Design Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Rhode Island School of Design is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Rhode Island School of Design campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Rhode Island School of Design offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Rhode Island School of Design

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Rhode Island School of Design, take Interstates 95 and 195 to Providence, RI. If you need to fly, book your flight to T.F. Green airport.

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Keep Reading About Rhode Island School of Design

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Overview

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Rhode Island School of Design Students

67%

Women

33%

Men

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

4%

In State

96%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

34%

23%

23%

8%

6%

4%

2%

0.09%

Undergraduate Students

2,108

Non-Resident / International Students

721

Graduate Students

512

Rhode Island School of Design Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,620

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

17%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,760

Out-of-State

$59,760

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 17
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