Rhode Island School of Design
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Rankings

Overall Experience

This school is not graded on this topic.
115
of 1,826
Highest Tuition
$36,659
200
of 1,695
Most Expensive On-Campus Living
$11,310
244
of 390
Most Transfer Students
95
248
of 499
Oldest Colleges
1877
744
of 1,664
Most Applicants Per Year
2,756
816
of 1,665
Most Freshmen
475
830
of 2,148
Most Full-Time Students
1,940
2039
of 2,140
Most Part-Time Students
0
127
of 1,658
Hardest to Get In
34.0 %
289
of 421
Highest-Ranked Applicants
23.0 %
39
of 272
Highest Freshman Retention Rate
96.0 %
1024
of 2,159
Best Overall Student Experience
8.90 out of 10
736
of 2,161
If I Could Do It All Over Again
9.41 out of 10

Academics

B+
Explain this grade
963
of 1,113
Most Flexible Curriculums
8.34 out of 10
1082
of 1,114
Most Manageable Workloads
8.30 out of 10
181
of 1,120
Smartest Professors
9.53 out of 10
231
of 1,114
Best Course Variety
9.04 out of 10
587
of 1,112
Best Academic Advisers
9.03 out of 10
774
of 1,121
Most Caring Professors
9.08 out of 10
357
of 1,089
Best Use of Teaching Assistants
8.37 out of 10
489
of 1,118
Professors Most Interested in Classes
9.35 out of 10
706
of 1,115
Most Available Classes
8.66 out of 10
673
of 1,113
Best Registration Process
8.51 out of 10
265
of 1,110
Best Technology in the Classroom
8.99 out of 10
1020
of 1,098
Best Online Course Options
5.71 out of 10
82
of 508
Best Student-Faculty Ratio
1,000.0 %

Athletics

D-
Explain this grade
1016
of 1,079
Best Intramural Sports
7.55 out of 10
1003
of 1,074
Most Active Varsity Sports
6.25 out of 10

Campus Dining

B
Explain this grade
82
of 1,097
Healthiest Dining Options
8.49 out of 10
135
of 1,095
Best Vegetarian/Vegan-Friendly Options
8.14 out of 10
269
of 1,097
Best Late-Night Dining Options
7.46 out of 10
128
of 1,088
Best Ethnic/Kosher Options
8.03 out of 10
116
of 1,105
Best Quality Food
8.09 out of 10
134
of 1,101
Best Cafeteria Variety
8.27 out of 10

Campus Housing

B
Explain this grade
614
of 1,085
Cleanest Dorms
8.26 out of 10
283
of 1,081
Most Spacious Dorms
8.47 out of 10
568
of 1,085
Best Dorm Atmosphere
8.69 out of 10
418
of 1,087
Shortest Walk to Class
8.96 out of 10

Campus Strictness

B+
Explain this grade
630
of 1,163
Best Campus Police
8.94 out of 10
713
of 1,072
Strictest Honor Code
2.25 out of 10
149
of 1,076
Most Lenient Parking
7.07 out of 10

Computers

B+
Explain this grade
192
of 1,121
Best Computer Availability
9.22 out of 10
345
of 1,122
Best Network Reliability
8.62 out of 10
119
of 1,121
Best Wireless Availability
9.01 out of 10
499
of 1,122
Fastest Internet
8.37 out of 10

Diversity

B+
Explain this grade
237
of 1,098
Most Open-Minded Schools
9.57 out of 10
114
of 1,113
Most Liberal Schools
8.29 out of 10
1002
of 1,113
Most Conservative Schools
1.71 out of 10

Drug Safety

C+
Explain this grade
88
of 859
Least Underage Drinkers
7.73 out of 10

Facilities

B-
Explain this grade
1049
of 1,087
Best Athletic Facilities
7.38 out of 10
235
of 1,088
Greenest Campuses
8.29 out of 10
1031
of 1,085
Best Student Centers
7.84 out of 10
902
of 1,079
Best Performance Venues
7.94 out of 10
130
of 1,091
Best Library
9.11 out of 10
162
of 1,013
Hottest Girls
8.72 out of 10
427
of 1,025
Friendliest Girls
8.54 out of 10
960
of 1,017
Most Athletic Girls
7.72 out of 10
382
of 1,016
Smartest Girls
8.48 out of 10
900
of 1,012
Most Religious Girls
5.90 out of 10
574
of 1,017
Party Girls
8.18 out of 10
46
of 1,013
Most Creative/Artsy Girls
8.84 out of 10
84
of 1,027
Hottest Guys
8.75 out of 10
133
of 1,038
Friendliest Guys
8.89 out of 10
787
of 1,037
Most Athletic Guys
8.41 out of 10
282
of 1,031
Smartest Guys
8.46 out of 10
893
of 1,025
Most Religious Guys
5.63 out of 10
579
of 1,030
Party Guys
8.32 out of 10
37
of 1,031
Most Creative/Artsy Guys
8.44 out of 10

Local Atmosphere

A-
Explain this grade
943
of 1,125
Most Affordable Campus Towns
7.78 out of 10
290
of 1,132
Best School Dining
7.97 out of 10
637
of 1,126
Most Exciting Nightlife
6.93 out of 10
727
of 1,135
Safest Campuses
8.49 out of 10
816
of 1,127
Best Pro Sports Teams
6.51 out of 10
631
of 1,135
Most Scenic Campuses
8.51 out of 10
368
of 1,156
Best Schools for City Living
7.72 out of 10
645
of 1,167
Best Areas to Live In After Graduation
7.97 out of 10
255
of 1,158
Best Proximity to Other Schools
8.75 out of 10
519
of 1,129
Friendliest Townies/Locals
8.63 out of 10
526
of 1,125
Most Museums/Cultural Attractions
7.17 out of 10
640
of 1,129
Best Shopping Centers
7.68 out of 10

Nightlife

B
Explain this grade
337
of 1,070
Most Raging Party Scene
7.27 out of 10
723
of 1,070
Tamest Party Scenes
2.73 out of 10

Off-Campus Dining

A-
Explain this grade
301
of 1,185
Best Off-Campus Dining Variety
8.59 out of 10
704
of 1,058
Best Off-Campus Dining Cost
8.14 out of 10

Off-Campus Housing

C
Explain this grade
440
of 1,065
Best Off-Campus Housing Options
8.66 out of 10

Parking

C-
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977
of 1,152
Best Off-Campus Parking
7.43 out of 10
790
of 1,077
Most Reasonable Permit Costs
6.71 out of 10
834
of 1,088
Best Parking Availability
4.93 out of 10

Transportation

A-
Explain this grade
381
of 1,039
Best Campus Transit
7.90 out of 10
342
of 1,071
Most Easily Accessible Town
9.05 out of 10
761
of 1,062
Best Car Campuses
7.47 out of 10

Weather

C
Explain this grade
188
of 482
Coldest Winters
5.41 out of 10