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Rhode Island School of Design
  • Graduate School
  • PROVIDENCE, RI
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Rhode Island School of Design

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    Address
    TWO COLLEGE STREET
    PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
    Website
    risd.edu/academics/graduate-study
    Telephone
    (401) 454-6100

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 5
    Deadline for International Students
    January 5
      Admissions Website
      graduatestudy.risd.edu
      Application Fee
      $60
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      Masters Programs

      Most Popular Masters Programs

      • Building Science and Technology
        72 Students
      • Fine Arts
        33 Students
      • Systems Science and Theory
        24 Students
      • Sustainability Studies
        21 Students
      • Graphic Design
        15 Students
      • Art Teacher Education
        9 Students
      • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
        9 Students
      • Interior Design
        9 Students
      • Photography
        6 Students
      • Liberal Arts and Humanities
        4 Students
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      Applying

      Acceptance Rate
      Total Graduate Students
      473
      GRE
      Accepted
      GMAT
      Not Accepted
      LSAT
      Not Accepted
      MCAT
      Not Accepted
      TOEFL
      Accepted
      IELTS
      Accepted
      Application Website
      graduatestudy.risd.edu/admission/start-your-application
      Interview Required
      No
      Personal Statement Required
      Yes
      Academic Transcripts Required
      Yes
      Application Fee Waivers Available
      Yes
      Letters of Recommendation Required
      3

      Academics

      Part-time Classes Available
      Weekend Classes Available
      Evening Classes Available
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      Graduate Students

      Total Graduate Students
      473
      Part-Time Grad Students
      0
      Research Assistants
      17
      Teaching Assistants
      155
      Racial Diversity
      • International (Non-Citizen)
        50.9%
      • White
        29.1%
      • Asian
        6.7%
      • Hispanic
        5.5%
      • Unknown
        2.9%
      • Multiracial
        2.7%
      • African American
        2.1%
      • Native American
        0%
      • Pacific Islander
        0%

      Tuition & Financial Aid

      Full-Time In-State Tuition
      $56,435 / year
      Full-Time Out-of-State Tuition
      $56,435 / year
      Part-Time In-State Tuition
      Part-Time Out-of-State Tuition
      Received Financial Aid
      Average Financial Aid
      Financial Aid Website
      risd.edu/student-financial-services
      Work Study Program Available
      Yes
      Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
      Yes

      Campus Resources

      International Students Office
      Yes
      International Office URL
      oiss.risd.edu
      Disability Services
      Yes
      Veterans Services
      No
      Childcare Services
      No
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      Outcomes

      Average Salary After Graduation
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      Career Placement URL
      careercenter.risd.edu
      Poll
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      Living in the Area

      Downtown
      A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        C minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Nightlife
        A+
      Median Household Income
      $53,674
      National
      $69,021
      Median Rent
      $1,619
      National
      $1,163
      Median Home Value
      $326,324
      National
      $244,900
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