Rhode Island School of Design
Founded 1877
President Crystal Williams (President)
Fees USD 57,660
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, pronounced “rizz-dee”) is a private art and design university founded in 1877 in Providence, Rhode Island. Consistently ranked as the #1 or #2 art and design school in the United States, RISD enrolls 2,600 students and is known for industrial design, graphic design, illustration, architecture, and fine arts programs. RISD alumni founded or shaped Apple, Nickelodeon, and countless design-forward companies.