Rhode Island School of Design Acceptance Rate & Chances CDS VERIFIED
Providence, Rhode Island (Northeast) · 2,092 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $62,688/yr sticker
private Tier 3
Median earnings (10yr)
$68K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Early Decision30.0%
Regular Decision17.0%
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Career outcomes · 10 sources
Median graduate earnings · 4.8 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $15K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 10 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- New York design/advertising agencies: Pentagram, MetaDesign, Wistia hiring pipeline strong.
- Boston tech UX roles: IBM, Wayfair, HubSpot design teams recruit locally.
- Rhode Island manufacturing/jewelry: Local heritage industries hire designers, but limited growth.
- Philadelphia creative agencies: Mid-tier alternative to NYC, lower cost, growing market.
- Fashion/apparel startups: Better connection to textile/product design than traditional fashion schools.
About Rhode Island School of Design
Top art and design school. Brown cross-registration. Famously rigorous foundational year.
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