2021–2022 Impact Report

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2021–2022 Impact Report

Thanks to the generosity of our RISD community—alumni, families, 1877 Society members and friends like you—we’ve had another incredible year at RISD. We’re excited to share with you the impact you’ve made in the lives of our students and professors through your commitment to making RISD the best it can be.

Thank you for your continued support!

Your 2021–2022 academic year impact, by the numbers

Committed to student and financial aid, ensuring equal access for all students

$33M

Increased scholarship funding year over year

14%

First-generation college students enrolled in the inaugural Pre-Orientation Program

22

First-year student retention rate

95%

Graduation rate

89%

New state-of-the-art output centers, providing students with the latest technology for printing and other output needs

3

Awarded to 590 Materials Fund applicant students across all disciplines and majors so they could fully engage in their courses

$151,000

Raised in total by our community for the RISD Fund

$3.22 M