Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design

Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,666 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Bachelor's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards

From Ringling College of Art and Design

Since 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe. The private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college, located in Sarasota, Florida, offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in eleven disciplines and the Bachelor of Arts in two.

The College-s rigorous curriculum employs the studio model of teaching and immediately engages students through a comprehensive program that is both specific to the major of study and focused on the liberal arts.

The Ringling College teaching model ultimately shapes students into highly employable and globally aware artists and designers.

For more information visit www.ringling.edu and follow the College on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Somewhat Walkable
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25
Some Transit
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65
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Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 1, 2026 Passed
Early Action Dec 1, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
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· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,244 26 % 73 % -
Number admitted 1,563 23 % 76 % 1 %
Number enrolled 367 25 % 74 % -
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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.

Mission Statement

Ringling College of Art and Design recognizes that artists and designers play a significant role in society. The College-s primary mission is to provide programs leading to degrees that prepare students to be discerning visual thinkers and ethical practitioners.