Ringling College of Art and Design
- Private
- Arts
Ringling College of Art and Design: international tuition 57,900 USD per year, one-year total cost 80,276 USD, acceptance rate 69.7%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
Getting in. The school admits 69.7% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 90+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 80,276 USD, before any scholarship.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Ringling College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 57,900 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 80,276 USD.
What English scores does Ringling College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 69.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Jimi day 성지미2022Vlog
- Jennifer Villagomez2022Vlog
- Ringling College of Art and Design2025Official
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. We are verifying this school's scholarship and financial aid policy for international students from its official pages. This section opens once every answer has a citation.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- PortfolioiA portfolio is part of the required materials, and requirements are the same for domestic and international applicants.Required
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts must be submitted with the Common App application.Required
- Teacher recommendationiA teacher recommendation or evaluation is optional and can be sent as supplemental material.Optional
- Counselor recommendationiThe high school counselor report is listed among optional supplemental materials.Optional
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are not required but are recommended for academic advising.Recommended
- English proficiencyiCitizens of countries where English is not the common language must submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or qualifying SAT/ACT scores.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action (EA)Applicationabout17days
Credit for exams
IB diploma holders scoring 4-7 on Higher Level exams may receive up to 12 credits.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
35 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data