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Rhode Island School of Design Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
93%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
4-1-4 plan
Research Funding per Student
$60
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    42%
  • 20-39
    43%
  • 40-99
    11%
  • 100+
    5%
Most Popular Majors
  • Illustration
    102 Graduates
  • Industrial and Product Design
    94 Graduates
  • Architecture
    56 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    55 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    39 Graduates
  • Painting
    34 Graduates
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving
    29 Graduates
  • Interior Design
    16 Graduates
  • Apparel and Textile Science
    14 Graduates
  • Printmaking
    13 Graduates
80%
of students say they attend class.10 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Female Professors
44%
Male Professors
56%
Average Professor Salary
$95,556
Poll
70%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.10 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    7%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    6%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    81%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
100%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.24 responses
Poll
100%
of students say professors care about their students' success.24 responses
Poll
83%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.24 responses
Poll
79%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.24 responses
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