2019-20 estimated costs of education
| Expense | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,800 | $51,800 |
| Activity fee | $260 | $260 |
| Academic and technology fee | $800 | $800 |
| Estimated housing and dining | $13,720 | $17,590 |
| Estimated books and supplies | $2,700 | $3,965 |
| Estimated transportation | $1,000 | $1,550 |
| Other expenses | $2,500 | $2,575 |
| Estimated total cost of education | $72,780 | $78,540 |
2019-20 degree program costs
TUITION
Tuition
$51,800
FEES
Student Activity Fee
$260
Academic and Technology Fee
$800
Health Insurance *
$TBD
Orientation Fee **
$200
Late Payment Fine
$195
RESIDENCE LIFE
Room & Board ***
$13,720
2019 SUMMER PROGRAM TUITION + FEES
MDes
$8,775
MDes Housing
$2,200
INTAR MA DIS
$11,250
INTAR MA DIS Housing
$3,080
Experimental and Foundation Studies
$6,851
Health Insurance *
$327
* Students enrolled in a comparable US-based health insurance policy may elect to waive the Student Health Insurance policy. More details can be found online at universityhealthplans.com.
** Required of all incoming students
*** Essential RISD Experience rate
For more information on room and board plans and their rates, please visit the Residence Life rate page.
Additional costs
COURSE, LAB, and MATERIAL FEES
Certain courses require an additional cost for the classroom experience. These course charges may cover the usage of studios, materials, field trips or other course-related activities. A detailed list of course fees can be found in the RISD course catalogue. Charges may be applied throughout the term, so it is very important to monitor your account frequently.
LIBRARY FINES
If a library book is returned late or not returned at all, you will be fined accordingly.
WINTERSESSION
Tuition for Wintersession is included in the fall semester invoice for full-time registered students enrolled in the fall, or is included in the spring semester invoice for full-time registered students transferring or being readmitted to RISD in the spring. Students who enroll in Wintersession without full-time student status during at least one semester of that academic year are charged a separate Wintersession tuition of $1,726 per credit hour. Room and board is divided evenly between the fall and spring semester invoices. For Wintersession travel programs, payment for travel costs associated with the course must be paid prior to the start of Wintersession.
RESIDENCE HALL DAMAGE CHARGES
A student’s room must be vacated in the condition in which it was found upon assuming occupancy. Charges are assessed for violations of the housing contract, which include, but are not limited to, damages and vandalism.
School-sponsored travel
Students who wish to travel on a school-sponsored trip must ensure that their balance with Student Accounts is paid in full at the time of travel registration. If a balance remains outstanding the student will be ineligible for travel and may not be reimbursed for any travel expenses already paid.