Ringling School of Art and Design

2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
http://www.ringling.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1931
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,088
Endowment13,129,432
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivityLeast selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition22,700
Room/BoardN/A
Services
Associated FirmsElectronic Arts, Hallmark, Lucas Arts Entertainment, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dreamworks, American Greetings, Rhythm & Hues, Blue Sky Studios
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training, other
MuseumsSelby Gallery (art gallery), Crossley Student Gallery, Ann and Alfred Goldstein Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsSelby Gallery (art gallery), Crossley Student Gallery, Ann and Alfred Goldstein Center
Periodical Subs340
# of Books48,608
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year85%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities2%
Campus Size35 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing48%
College housing typescoed dorms (9%), women's dorms (16%), men's dorms (10%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (63%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular EventsCoffeehouses, Black History Month, Women's History Month, Alcohol and Drug Awareness, Sexual Responsibility, Alternative Spring Break Trips, Intramural Sports, Recreational Activities such as swimming with the Manatees and horseback riding, cruises, Broomball.
Nearest AirportSarasota/Bradenton (2), Tampa (56)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesdance, drama/theater, student government, student film society
Number of Organizations14
# of fraternities2
# of sororities1
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities2%
Student PapersN/A
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Interfaith Council, FOCAS (Fellowship of Christian Art Students)
International OrganizationsN/A
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) ASID, FEWS, Martial Arts Club, Nontraditional Student Group, Pride (sexual diversity issues), REACH (Ringling Education About Campus Health), Ringling Ambassadors, Ringling Gaming Club, STRIVE (Students Taking Ringling into Volunteer Experiences, IIDA, SGA (Student Government Association), Soccer Club, Fine Arts Club, Animal Awareness/Drawing Group, Chess Club.