Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $81,727. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $62,688 |
| Housing & meals | $15,850 |
| Books & supplies | $2,700 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,011 |
| Total cost of attendance | $81,727 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
RISD net price compared with other Rhode Island colleges
RISD has the 11th-lowest average net price of 11 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 |
| 4 | Brown University | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
| 7 | Salve Regina University | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | $37,999 | 69% | $70,266 |
| 9 | Bryant University | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
| 10 | Providence College | $48,523 | 86% | $87,054 |
| 11 | Rhode Island School of Design | $50,507 | 89% | $68,140 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Rhode Island colleges →
Why RISD costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | $50,507 | 89% | $68,140 | This school |
| Providence College | 51% | $48,523 | 86% | $87,054 | |
| Brown University | 5% | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 | |
| Salve Regina University | 68% | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 | |
| Bryant University | 65% | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Rhode Island School of Design would cost you $1,984 more per year than Providence College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Rhode Island School of Design, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,008).
- Providence College gives aided families $723 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Rhode Island resident | RISD | Providence College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $62,688 | $63,550 | −$862 |
| Books & supplies | $2,700 | $1,150 | +$1,550 |
| Housing & meals | $15,850 | $17,150 | −$1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $1,492 | +$2,008 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,011 | −$2,876 | −$135 |
| Sticker price | $81,727 | $80,466 | +$1,261 |
| Average grants | −$31,220 | −$31,943 | +$723 |
| You pay | $50,507 | $48,523 | +$1,984 |
“+” means RISD costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
RISD cost questions
How much is tuition at RISD?
Tuition and fees are $62,688 a year.
What is the total cost of attending RISD?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $81,727 a year.
What do families actually pay at RISD?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $50,507 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $29,135; $48–75k pay $25,872; $110k+ pay $64,493.
How much debt do RISD graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and 2.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Rhode Island School of Design overview