Safety Score
2.76 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Providence, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Rhode Island School of Design
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,540-student campus.
- 2.76
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,207
- Rank of 3,050
- #8
- RI rank
- 2,540
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rhode Island School of Design reports 2.76 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,207 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 72% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.76
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,207
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 72%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Rhode Island School of Design decreased from 7 to 5 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesRhode Island School of Design is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Providence, RI, enrolling approximately 2,540 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #8 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,540 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Rhode Island School of Design is "Fondling" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 2.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Rhode Island School of Design reports 17% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2207
See peer comparison
State Rank (RI)
#8
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Rhode Island School of Design sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 28% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Rhode Island School of Design percentile rank 27.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2207 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rhode Island School of Design reports 17% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $62,688
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $62,688
- Avg Net Price
- $50,507
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 19%
- SAT Average
- 1473
- SAT Math Range
- 708–780
- ACT Average
- 31
- ACT Range
- 31–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 89%
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,932
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $68,140
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRhode Island School of Design: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 17% (6 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Fondling | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 66 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 63 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 39 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Rhode Island School of Design vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
RI
Rhode Island School of Design
2.76 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
United States University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
LA
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
United States University
San Diego, CA · 2,539 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA · 2,538 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY · 2,544 enrolled
Safety Score 2.75
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
Fort Wayne, IN · 2,535 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · 2,545 enrolled
Safety Score 9.04
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rhode Island School of Design nationally (rank #2207), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rhode Island School of Design safe?
Rhode Island School of Design has a safety score of 2.76 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,207 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rhode Island School of Design?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rhode Island School of Design compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does Rhode Island School of Design have fire safety data?
Yes. Rhode Island School of Design reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Rhode Island School of Design's Safety Profile
Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI enrolls 2,540 students and has a safety score of 2.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2207 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 7 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Rhode Island School of Design's 2.76 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rhode Island School of Design against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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