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64.7%Acceptance
$55,480Tuition
1,719Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,325Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$55,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,480
Average Net Price
$55,390
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,850
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,468
Books & Supplies
$2,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,030
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
65.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
38.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $50,332
$30,001 – $48,000 $50,588
$48,001 – $75,000 $55,349
$75,001 – $110,000 $57,165
$110,001+ $60,033

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $50,000 and $60,000 annually at Ringling, despite the $55,480 sticker price. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay around $50,332 after aid, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay the full $60,033. Over four years, expect to spend $200,000 to $240,000 total.

Only 21% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $18,411. The median graduate leaves with $27,000 in debt, translating to $286 monthly payments. New graduates earn $28,920 in their first year, making loan payments manageable at roughly 12% of income. By year five, median earnings jump to $53,698, reflecting the value of Ringling's industry connections in animation and design.

Lower-income students get the best deal here, paying nearly $10,000 less than wealthy families. The 74% female student body suggests the school attracts students passionate enough about art to handle the premium cost.

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