Ringling College of Art and Design
Founded 1931
President Larry Thompson (President)
Fees USD 50,490
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Ringling College of Art and Design is a private art and design college founded in 1931 in Sarasota, Florida. Consistently ranked among the top art and design schools in the United States, Ringling is particularly known for its computer animation program (top-3 in the US), motion design, game art, and illustration. Graduates work at Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and leading gaming studios worldwide.
Departments
- Computer Animation — Top-3 in the US; Disney and Pixar alumni
- Motion Design — Leading motion graphics program
- Game Art — Game design and interactive media
- Illustration — Editorial and children’s book illustration
- Fine Arts — Painting, sculpture, and photography
How to Apply
- Application: Ringling Application | Portfolio: Required | Acceptance Rate: ~67% | Tuition: ~$50,490