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Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design is a small, private institution located in Sarasota, fl. Founded in 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in 6 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,704 undergraduates
cost $52,826
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Admissions

Will I get into Ringling College of Art and Design? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.48
Application fee $70
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Ringling College of Art and Design is known for one of its top majors: Graphic Communications. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Graphic Communications
Design and Applied Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $52,826
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,300
Books & supplies $2,700
Other expenses $5,149
Cost of attendance* $76,975
Financial aid package $29,087
Estimated cost $47,888 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $52,826
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,300
Books & supplies $2,700
Other expenses $5,149
Cost of attendance* $76,975
Financial aid package $29,087
Estimated cost $47,888 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Ringling College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,704, with gender binary students split 27% male and 73% female.

Total enrollment

1,705

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
phone 941-351-5100
address https://www.ringling.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Digital painting sketch club

Resident student association

Mosaic

Quidditch team

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Ringling College of Art and Design to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Ringling College of Art and Design?

Ringling College of Art and Design is located in Sarasota, fl.

What is the acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design? 

The acceptance rate for Ringling College of Art and Design is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for Ringling College of Art and Design?

The average high school GPA for Ringling College of Art and Design students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Ringling College of Art and Design?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Ringling College of Art and Design including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $307,900.

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