First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | September 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: risd.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Rhode Island School of Design course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
Show all 45 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| United States History | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| European History | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | THAD 8600 | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | THAD 8600 | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| A-level exam | 4 | RISD course Credits | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Economics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| General paper | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| History | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-based | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-based | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Religious Studies | 4 | HPSS 8600 | 3 credits |
| Russian | 4 | LAEL 8600 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | LAS 8600 | 3 credits |
Source: registrar.risd.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 101 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 84 |
| Computer Graphics | 61 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 39 |
| Painting | 38 |
| Sculpture | 32 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 28 |
Show the other 7 majors
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 26 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 15 |
| Jewelry Arts | 11 |
| Photography | 9 |
| Printmaking | 8 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 4 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
1,700,901 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 19.3 of 20
Elevation
12 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
36.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Brown University0 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence1 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Online1 mi
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- Rhode Island College3 mi
- Bryant University9 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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