Rhode Island School of Design

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Rhode Island School of Design.

Student Body

Rhode Island School of Design has 2,616 total students. 2,173 are undergraduates and 443 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at RISD over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at RISD:

Gender

More women than men attend Rhode Island School of Design. In the undergraduate class, 73% are women and 27% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Rhode Island School of Design as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Rhode Island School of Design is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college