Rhode Island School of Design Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,971

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$23.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the U.S. Each year approximately 2,300 students from around the world pursue a creative, studio-based education at RISD, which offers rigorous bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in 19 architecture, design, fine arts and art education majors. The college is located in Providence, Rhode Island, which offers its own vibrant art scene and is conveniently located between two other major cultural centers: Boston and New York.

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Overview

Total Faculty	147
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,971
Programs	32 Programs
Courses	2 Courses
Equivalencies	241 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$41,332
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,332
Books and Supplies	$2,781
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,151
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$16,757

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Our student-focused staff works to help students and their families seek, obtain, and make the best use of all resources available to help them finance the costs of attending Rhode Island School of Design.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 15
Spring	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Applicants must provide official transcripts covering at least the last three full years of academic work completed. This should include all college transcripts and if applicable, your secondary school transcript.
SAT Scores:

If you are a transfer applicant to Architecture, Interior Architecture and Industrial Design, you must submit results from either the SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or the examination of the American College Testing (ACT) program.
Letters of Recommendation:

Recommendations should be written by teachers or other professionals who have a first-hand knowledge of your art or academic achievements and can comment on your potential as a student. They are recommended and not required.
Essay:

Submit two examples of writing, each between 200 and 400 words.
Other Requirements:

Two drawing samples are required of all candidates. Your portfolio should consist of 12 to 20 examples of any type of two- or three dimensional work you have completed recently.
Apply Here:

http://apply.risd.edu/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

A grade of “C” or better is required in order to transfer credits from other institutions.
Credits (Min/Max):

Once you have enrolled as a RISD degree student, you may only transfer 12 credits from other institutions.