Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Ringling College of Art and Design (formerly Ringling School of Art and Design) is a private, not-for-profit visual arts college founded in 1931. Its 30-acre campus is located in Sarasota, 50 miles from Tampa. Web Site www.ringling.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,219 Women 726 (59.6%) Men 493 (40.4%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 70% of 1,409 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.2 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $58,030 Tuition and Fees $41,480 Room and Board $13,850 Average Percent of Need Met 44% Average Freshman Award $19,564 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $43,685
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 92 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 70% of classes 20-29 students: 12% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Sarasota Population 53,326 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Tampa-St. Petersburg Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 86% of freshmen, 65% of all students STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 83.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 57.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 80% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 5.0% 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.0% Asian 3.1% Black/African-American 17.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.2% White 1.3% Unknown 15.8% from 60 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2700 North Tamiami Trail City, State, Zip Sarasota, FL 34234-5895 Phone (941) 351-5100 Fax (941) 359-7517 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@ringling.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $70 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No set date No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 2 required for all freshmen Portfolio, resume required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 70% of 1,409 applicants were admitted 72% of 941 applicants were admitted 65% of 468 applicants were admitted 329 (34%) of 980 admitted students enrolled 189 (28%) of 676 admitted students enrolled 140 (46%) of 304 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.2 3.75 and Above 16% 3.50-3.74 19% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 18% 2.50-2.99 20% 2.00-2.49 11% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $58,030 Tuition and Fees $41,480 Room and Board $13,850 Books and Supplies $2,700 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@ringling.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 012574 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 44% Average Award $19,564 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 188 (81.7%) of freshmen 169 (89.9%) of applicants 169 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 13 (7.7%) of aid recipients Received by 168 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,063 Received by 145 (85.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,350 Received by 9 (5.3%) of aid recipients 56 (24.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,585 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 43% Average Award $20,276 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 790 (67.5%) of undergraduates 713 (60.9%) of applicants 713 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 38 (5.3%) of aid recipients Received by 694 (97.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,591 Received by 630 (88.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,975 Received by 20 (2.8%) of aid recipients 162 (13.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,603
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 67% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $43,685 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts, Applied Art and Design Community Service Community Service
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Not offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Cinematography and Film/Video Production Commercial and Advertising Art Fine and Studio Arts Management Fine/Studio Arts, General Game and Interactive Media Design Graphic Design Illustration Interior Design Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts, Communication technologies None Independent study, Internships, New York semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 92 Part-Time Faculty 56 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 59% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 13% of classes 10-19 students: 70% of classes 20-29 students: 12% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 185,900 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 879 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Sarasota Population 53,326 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Tampa-St. Petersburg Small city 49 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station 50 mile(s) from campus in Tampa 3 mile(s) from campus in Sarasota Weather Nearest Train Station 50 mile(s) from campus in Tampa Temperature 50 average low in January, 89.5 average high in September Rain 127 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 35% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 86% of freshmen, 65% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available lighted campus PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations dance, drama theatre, student government, television station Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,219 Women 726 (59.6%) Men 493 (40.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,170 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students Yes 1.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 9.0% Asian 3.1% Black/African-American 17.6% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 65.2% White 1.3% Unknown 15.8% from 60 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 83.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 57.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 64.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 66.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 80% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 5.0% Disciplines Pursued Arts and Sciences 7% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016