Safety Score
2.76 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
RI Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Rhode Island School of Design — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
PROVIDENCE, RI · 2,540 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 18 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.76 per 1,000 students · national rank #2207.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 2,540 enrolled
Rhode 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. With a safety score of 2.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2207 nationally and #8 within RI.
Rhode Island School of Design reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 18 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2207 and #8 within RI out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 6 in 2021 to 5 in 2023. 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 17 reporting years 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#2207
See peer comparison
State Rank (RI)
#8
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Rhode Island School of Design percentile rank 61.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2207 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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)
- 48900%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
RI
Rhode Island School of Design
2.76% top marginal rate
CA
United States University
0.00% top marginal rate
LA
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
0.00% top marginal rate
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
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 #2207 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rhode Island School of Design?
Rhode Island School of Design reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Rhode Island School of Design?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Rhode Island School of Design compare to similar schools?
Rhode Island School of Design is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within RI. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
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.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. 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.
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