by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Rhode Island School of Design, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our RISD cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Rhode Island School of Design ran about $56,290 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from Rhode Island did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $55,220 | $1,070 | $56,290 |
RISD tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $56,290 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Rhode Island School of Design was high when compared to the national average. Students do not receive any discounts for living in Rhode Island.
The chart below shows how RISD compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Rhode Island | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Rhode Island School of Design Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, RISD tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 3.37% annually. Tuition grew by 3.41%, and fees grew by 1.56%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $60,151 this school year.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $122,332 for two years and $253,056 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at RISD.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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