If you are like so many around you right now, and many more who came before, you’re in the middle of a pretty big decision. Next step in life, which college is for me? For some, it’s pretty simple, they’ve known, somehow, for years where the next step would be. Not for all, though… many are working hard right now to sort through the facts, figures and gut feelings.

So anyway, why The Nineties? No, not that decade before the Millenium clock made its momentous tick, but three numbers that might shine a little more light on your thoughts about RISD. Over the last 10 years, on average: 93% of freshmen returned as sophomores the following year, 90% of students who began as freshmen had their RISD BFA within six years and 91% of RISD grads report they are working in their discipline, or a related one, six months after graduation. These outcomes are quite a bit higher than most colleges and I feel they provide a really valuable insight to what happens at RISD.

We certainly hope that you determine that RISD is the best choice for you and that you are here in September, and we’re pretty certain that if you choose to join us, you’ll be a proud part of the RISD community for a long time to come. Good luck with your college musing. If you have questions, give us a call in Admissions and we’ll try to have answers.

Edward Newhall
Director of Admissions

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