Ringling College of Art and Design
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,662 students.
About This School
Ringling College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Sarasota, Florida with approximately 1,662 undergraduate students enrolled. Ringling College of Art and Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $57,742 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $43,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ringling College of Art and Design is a private art and design school in Sarasota, Florida. It was founded by Ludd M. Spivey as an art school in 1931 as a remote branch of Southern College before their separation in 1933.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the small, focused campus in Sarasota offers a genuine immersion in art and design, the $55,390 average annual net price is steep when you consider graduates earn a median of $43,100 a decade out — meaning this degree takes real financial commitment to justify. The 71% graduation rate and 84% freshman retention suggest most students who enroll stay engaged, but not everyone makes it through. Worth considering if you're serious about a creative career and have a clear plan for the debt load, but run the numbers carefully before committing.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,662 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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