Ringling College of Art and Design: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4344 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1206 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1131 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 4 | In Sarasota |
| #6125 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 1,722
- Male:Female Ratio
- 25:75
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.ringling.edu
Ringling College of Art and Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Ringling College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 60% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,685 | 690 | 1,995 |
| Admissions | 1,809 | 413 | 1,396 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 447 | 100 | 347 |
459 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 761 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 355 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 259 (15%) |
| Asian | 163 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Ringling College of Art and Design is $60,362 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $50,332 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $50,588 |
| $48-75K | $55,349 |
| $75-110K | $57,165 |
| $110K+ | $60,033 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,500 |
| Fee in-district | $4,980 |
| Fee in-state | $4,980 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,980 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,350 |
| Room charge | $9,940 |
| Meal charge | $7,410 |
Ringling College of Art and Design majors
Ringling College of Art and Design has granted 374 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Ringling College of Art and Design.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 124 |
| Illustration | 110 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 62 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 18 |
| Graphic Design | 14 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 12 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 11 |
| Creative Writing | 6 |
| Photography | 6 |
| Grand Total | 374 |
Ringling College of Art and Design has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 66% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Ringling College of Art and Design has published 192 scientific papers with 2,095 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Art & Design, Political Science, Environmental Science, History, Law, Engineering, Philosophy, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 18 | 24 |
| 2010 | 1 | 32 |
| 2011 | 4 | 39 |
| 2012 | 7 | 65 |
| 2013 | 9 | 88 |
| 2014 | 7 | 105 |
| 2015 | 7 | 132 |
| 2016 | 6 | 125 |
| 2017 | 6 | 124 |
| 2018 | 14 | 139 |
| 2019 | 5 | 172 |
| 2020 | 0 | 175 |
| 2021 | 4 | 220 |
| 2022 | 7 | 253 |
| 2023 | 8 | 168 |
| 2024 | 10 | 161 |
Notable alumni
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David Bromstad
- Occupations
- interior designerdesigner
- Biography
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David Reed Bromstad is an American designer and television personality. In 2006, he became the winner of the debut season of HGTV Design Star. He has hosted a number of HGTV shows, including Color Splash, Beach Flip and My Lottery Dream Home.
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Michelle Phan
- Occupations
- businesspersonbeauty YouTubertelevision producerYouTubermake-up artist
- Biography
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Michelle Phan is an American beauty YouTuber. She is the founder and owner of the cosmetics line EM Cosmetics.
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Bret Iwan
- Occupations
- voice actoractor
- Biography
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Bret William Iwan is an American voice actor and illustrator. He has been the fourth and current voice of Mickey Mouse after the death of Wayne Allwine in 2009.
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Nick Pitera
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Nicholas Joseph Pitera is an American singer, animator and YouTuber. As of 11 May 2009, Pitera worked as a 3D Modeler at Pixar Studios. Pitera sang the Triple Dent Gum jingle in Pixar's Inside Out. He was also known as the singing voice of Clarence from 2013 Clarence.
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Mike Zeck
- Occupations
- comics artist
- Biography
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Michael J. Zeck is an American comics artist. He is best known for his work for Marvel Comics on such series as Captain America, Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars, Master of Kung-Fu, and The Punisher as well as the "Kraven's Last Hunt" storyline in the Spider-Man titles.
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Patrick Osborne
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- animatorfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Patrick Osborne is an American animator, screenwriter and film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for his 2014 film Feast.
General info
| Alternative names | RCAD Ringling College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1931 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 417 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2700 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida, 34234-5895 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 55,000 |
| Phone | 8002557695 |