by our College Data Analytics TeamWhat kind of rankings and accolades has RISD earned? All of the ranking badges and placements RISD has received are listed below.
RISD received 26 ranking badges in College Factual’s 2026 analysis.
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#67 out of 189.
This makes RISD a top 20% school for students in the New England Region.
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RISD has 141 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Sustainability Studies Schools in Rhode Island Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
RISD has 141 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Sustainability Studies Schools in Rhode Island Ranking.
The best rankings are listed below:
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The rankings above are drawn from U.S. Department of Education data, 2026 edition.
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