Ringling School of Art and Design

2700 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234-5895

Visit Website: http://www.ringling.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1931
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
1,088
Local Setting:
Urban
Endowment:
$13,129,432
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Application Fee:
$35
Selectivity:
Least selective
Tuition Costs:
$22,700
Room & Board Costs:
$N/A

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
dance, drama/theater, student government, student film society
Student Organizations:
14
Honor Societies:
N/A
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Interfaith Council, FOCAS (Fellowship of Christian Art Students)
International Organizations:
N/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.
Student Papers:
N/A
Number of Fraternities:
2
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
3%
Number of Sororities:
1
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
2%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
Electronic Arts, Hallmark, Lucas Arts Entertainment, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dreamworks, American Greetings, Rhythm & Hues, Blue Sky Studios
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
48,608
Library Facilities:
Special Handmade Artists' Books Collection, Center for Career Services
Museums
Selby Gallery (art gallery), Crossley Student Gallery, Ann and Alfred Goldstein Center
Computers Available:
800
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
0
Wired Labs:
0
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property
Wireless Capacity:
3,010
Online Registration:
No
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed 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%)
Sprinkler System:
68%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
35 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Sarasota/Bradenton (2), Tampa (56)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
N/A
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Sarasota (2)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Popular Events:
Coffeehouses, 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.