Rhode Island School of Design: cost & net price by income
Providence, Rhode Island
Here's what students actually pay to attend Rhode Island School of Design after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $34,294 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $59,438. Published in-state tuition is $59,760. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$34,294/yr
- $30k–$48k$33,369/yr
- $48k–$75k$36,981/yr
- $75k–$110k$41,629/yr
- $110k+$59,438/yr
Rhode Island School of Design cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $59,760
- Out-of-state tuition
- $59,760
- Students receiving aid
- 14%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Rhode Island School of Design is about $34,294 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Rhode Island School of Design?
- At Rhode Island School of Design, published in-state tuition is $59,760 and out-of-state tuition is $59,760 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Rhode Island School of Design worth the cost?
- FindU gives Rhode Island School of Design a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)