Estimated Costs

See below for an overview of estimated RISD tuition and degree program costs, books and materials, housing, cost of living and more.

2023–24 estimated costs

Undergraduate expense breakdown

Expense Academic year By semester
Tuition $58,690 $29,345
Activity fee $270 $135
Academic and technology fee $800 $400
Estimated housing and dining $15,850 $7,925
Estimated books and supplies $2,700 $1,350
Estimated transportation $1,000 $500
Estimated other expenses $2,500 $1,250
Estimated total cost of education $81,810 $40, 905

Graduate expense breakdown

Expense Academic year By semester
Tuition $58,690 $29,345
Activity fee $270 $135
Academic and technology fee $800 $400
Estimated housing and dining $19,400 $9,700
Estimated books and supplies $3,965 $1,982
Estimated transportation $1,550 $775
Estimated other expenses $2,575 $1,287
Estimated total cost of education $87,250 $43,624