Ringling College of Art and Design

https://www.ringling.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,600

3.26% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$51,318

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.7%

2,117 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,663

98.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

80.5%

243 Graduates

About

Ringling College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Sarasota County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ringling College of Art and Design were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (117 degrees awarded), Illustration (90 degrees), and General Art Studies (44 degrees).

In 2021, 306 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ringling College of Art and Design. 75.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (148 degrees), 2.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ringling College of Art and Design is $46,600, which is $32,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Ringling College of Art and Design is $46,600, which is $32,100 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $51,318.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Ringling College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Ringling College of Art and Design was $46,600. The cost of tuition at Ringling College of Art and Design is $32,100 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$51,318

2021 Value

4.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ringling College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $51,318. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ringling College of Art and Design grew by 4.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,429

Room and Board

$2,700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ringling College of Art and Design was of $14,429 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.43% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Ringling College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.19% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ringling College of Art and Design was 0.8%, which represents 2 out of the 250 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Ringling College of Art and Design received 2,117 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,117 applicants, 1,455 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,663 students enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design in 2021.

Ringling College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 27.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,455

Accepted Out of 2,117

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ringling College of Art and Design was 68.7% (1,455 admissions from 2,117 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.5%, while admissions declined by −12.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Ringling College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 1,663 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ringling College of Art and Design is 1,635 students and the part-time enrollment is 28. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ringling College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.2% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.86% Asian, 5.35% Two or More Races, 3.01% Black or African American, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ringling College of Art and Design in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,663 students. The full-time enrollment at Ringling College of Art and Design is 1,635 and the part-time enrollment is 28. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ringling College of Art and Design was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Ringling College of Art and Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ringling College of Art and Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
735 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
223 enrolled students
Asian
164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ringling College of Art and Design is 44.2% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.86% Asian, 5.35% Two or More Races, 3.01% Black or African American, 0.301% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (2.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 154 more women than men received degrees from Ringling College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ringling College of Art and Design is white (148 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ringling College of Art and Design is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (117 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (90 degrees) and General Art Studies (44 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ringling College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (187 degrees), and English (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design are Elementary & middle school teachers (176,446 people), Other managers (126,116 people), Postsecondary teachers (120,506 people), Secondary school teachers (97,442 people), and Graphic designers (93,974 people).

The most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design in 2021 are Communication Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (187 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Credit analysts, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (187 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (379,225 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (249,002 people), Computer Systems Design (118,753 people), Legal services (83,555 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (83,307 people).

The most specialized majors at Ringling College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (187 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ringling College of Art and Design.

Most Common (2021)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
117 degrees awarded
Illustration
90 degrees awarded
General Art Studies
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ringling College of Art and Design was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ringling College of Art and Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Ringling College of Art and Design, which is 0.33 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (230).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ringling College of Art and Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Ringling College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.33 times less than the 88 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Ringling College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 3.03 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 57% of students graduating from Ringling College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ringling College of Art and Design is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.88% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
148 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ringling College of Art and Design is white (148 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

2.29% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
111 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
38 degrees awarded
White Male
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ringling College of Art and Design is white female (111 degrees awarded). There were 2.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (38 degrees).

Operations

Ringling College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.2M (17.5%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Ringling College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 82.6M. Ringling College of Art and Design employs 118 No academic ranks. Most academics at Ringling College of Art and Design are Male No academic rank (80), and Female No academic rank (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ringling College of Art and Design are: Management, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

Endowment

$64M

2021 Endowment

18.1%

growth from 2020

Ringling College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $64M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Ringling College of Art and Design grew 18.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.4M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ringling College of Art and Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.16M - Federal
$8.75k - State
$10.5k - Local

As of 2021, Ringling College of Art and Design received $3.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.75k from state grants and contracts, and $10.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$26M

2021 Salaries

0.801%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Ringling College of Art and Design paid a median of $26M in salaries, which represents 31.4% of their overall expenditure ($82.6M) and a 0.801% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.62M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ringling College of Art and Design paid a total of $9.62M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ringling College of Art and Design was No academic rank with 118 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ringling College of Art and Design were Management with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ringling College of Art and Design was Male No academic rank with 80 employees, and Female No academic rank with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ringling College of Art and Design.