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Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit college in a small city in the North Port, FL metro with 1,722 students and a 70% acceptance rate.

Sarasota, Florida · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,722 students

Early action Dec 1

Admission rate

70%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$57,742

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

72%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$43,325

10 years after entry

Students

1,722

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026December 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026January 15, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: ringling.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$47,261
$30,001–48,000$48,213
$48,001–75,000$55,121
$75,001–110,000$59,265
Over $110,000$62,609

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreRingling College of Art and Design courseCredits
Calculus AB3Scientific Practices
Calculus BC3Scientific Practices
Biology3Scientific Practices
Chemistry3Scientific Practices
English Language and Composition3WRIT 151
English Literature and Composition3Literature and Media Studies
United States History3General Education Elective
Psychology3Social and Behavioral Sciences
Show all 25 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Scientific Practices
Calculus BC3Scientific Practices
Biology3Scientific Practices
Chemistry3Scientific Practices
English Language and Composition3WRIT 151
English Language and Composition4WRIT 151 & WRIT elective (6 cr)
English Literature and Composition3Literature and Media Studies
United States History3General Education Elective
Psychology3Social and Behavioral Sciences
Statistics3Scientific Practices
Computer Science A3Open Elective
Macroeconomics3General Education Elective
Microeconomics3General Education Elective
World History: Modern3General Education Elective
Environmental Science3Scientific Practices
European History3General Education Elective
Human Geography3Social and Behavioral Sciences
United States Government and Politics3General Education Elective
Computer Science Principles3Open Elective
Art History4ARTH 111
Music Theory3General Education Elective
Comparative Government and Politics3General Education Elective
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3Scientific Practices
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3Scientific Practices
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3Scientific Practices
Physics C: Mechanics3Scientific Practices

Source: catalog.ringling.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects139
Illustration120
Art/Art Studies49
Cinematography and Film/Video Production23
Graphic Design13
Fine/Studio Arts10
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management9
Photography9
Show the other 2 majors
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology9
Creative Writing6

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Faith groups

Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

934,956 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ)

Nearest hub airport

Tampa International (TPA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20

Elevation

14 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

52°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

85 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,630 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

Straight-line distance between campuses

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