College Profile for: Rhode Island School of Design
The Rhode Island School of Design (abbreviated as RISD, pronounced /ˈrɪzdi/) is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877 and is currently located at the base of College Hill and contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and offer joint courses. RISD is considered to be one of the top fine arts schools in the nation. According to a recent poll, RISD has the highest freshman workload of any college in the United States. Applicants must complete RISD's infamous "hometest" — three drawing assignments. The school includes about 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. About 1,880 undergraduates and 370 graduate students enroll from all over the United States and 5...
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2 College St
Providence, RI
02903
401-454-6100 (general)
401-454-6636 (financial aid)
401-454-6304 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.risd.edu
