Items listed with superscript numerals are defined at the bottom of this fees schedule under Footnote Definitions.
| Fall 2026 Semester | Spring 2027 Semester | |
| Tuition | ||
Full-time enrollment | $27,880 | $27,880 |
| Part-time enrollment per credit (less than 12 hours) | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Extra credit charge 1 | $1,640 | |
| Audit (lecture classes only) | $950 per course | $950 per course |
| Fees 2 | ||
| Student Activity fee | $545 | $545 |
| Health Services fee | $400 | $400 |
| Matriculation fee (new students) | $760 | |
| First Year Materials Kit – (BOAD) | $100 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (ED) | $320 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (CA,GA,IL) | $320 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (FA) | $285 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (CT,GD) | $145 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (MD) | $375 | |
| First Year Materials Kit - (VR) | $365 | |
| Graduation fee (seniors) | $770 | |
| Health Insurance 3 | $2,180 | |
| Returned funds/check charge | $25 per transaction/check | |
| Late payment | Greater of: 10% of balance due or $100 | |
| Credit Card Service Fee (Portal Payments Only | 2.95% Domestic | 4.25% International |
| Technology Fees 4 | ||
| First Year | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Business of Art & Design (year 2, 3, 4) | $875 | $875 |
| Computer Animation (year 2, 3, 4) | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Creative Writing (year 2, 3, 4) | $875 | $875 |
| Entertainment Design (year 2, 3, 4) | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| Film (year 2, 3, 4) | $2,625 | $2,625 |
| Fine Arts (year 2, 3, 4) | $960 | $960 |
| Game Art (year 2, 3, 4) | $2,565 | $2,565 |
| Graphic Design (year 2, 3, 4) | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| Illustration (year 2, 3, 4) | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| Motion Design (year 2, 3, 4) | $2,570 | $2,570 |
| Photography & Imaging (year 2, 3, 4) | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Virtual Reality (year 2, 3, 4) | $2,065 | $2,065 |
| Visual Studies (year 2, 3, 4) | $955 | $955 |
| Undecided (year 2, 3, 4) | $1,305 | $1,305 |
| Board 5,6 | ||
Contract required for academic year | ||
| Board 19 meal plan (includes $250 Dining dollars) | $3,825 | $3,825 |
| Board 14 meal plan (includes $200 Dining dollars) | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Board 7 meal plan | $1,655 | $1,655 |
Goldstein Hall Housing 2,5,6,7 | ||
| Double | $5,430 | $5,430 |
| Triple | $5,075 | $5,075 |
| Board required (19 meal plan) | $3,825 | $3,825 |
| Greensboro Hall Housing 2,5,6,7 | ||
| Single | $6,195 | $6,195 |
| Double | $5,430 | $5,430 |
| Board required (19 meal plan) | $3,825 | $3,825 |
| Keating Hall Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | ||
| Single | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Board required (choose 19 or 14 meal plan) | ||
| Ulla Searing Student Center Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | ||
| Double | $5,430 | $5,430 |
| Board required (choose 19 or 14 meal plan) | ||
| Cove Housing 2,5,6,7,8 | ||
| Cove Single | $5,855 | $5,855 |
| Cove Double/Triple | $5,220 | $5,220 |
| Board required (choose 19 or 14 meal plan) | ||
| Bayou Village Housing 2,5,7,8 | ||
| Single | $6,105 | $6,105 |
| Bridge Housing 2,5,7,8 | ||
| Single | $6,105 | $6,105 |
| Palmer Quadrangle & Other Housing 2,5,7,8 | ||
| Single | $5,330 | $5,330 |
| Double | $4,325 | $4,325 |
Art Supplies and Books
It is estimated that a first-year student will spend an average of $2,225 on art supplies and books the first year in addition to the kit charge. Contact the Ringling College Art Supply Store manager for information at 941.359.7565 or store@ringling.edu.
Footnote Definitions
Items listed above with superscript numerals are defined below:
1 Credits that exceed the 33 academic year credit limit
2 Non-refundable after registration
Health Services Fee: The Student Health Services Fee is a mandatory fee that all enrolled students pay which allows them access to a number of physical and mental health services that are available both in-person and remotely
Student Activity Fee: The Student Activity Fee is a mandatory fee that all enrolled students pay which allows them access to various in-person and online activities throughout the semester. In addition, this fee helps cover the cost of Career Services resources that are available to all students throughout their entire career
Technology Fee: The Technology Fee is used to provide students with the necessary system access required to gain entry (both internally and while off campus) into various Ringling College software systems. It also pays for resources like the Helpdesk and the Information Technology Support team. This fee also contributes to the cost of hosting system access 24/7 on numerous servers so students can gain entrance into critical systems at any time
3 All degree-seeking students are required to have comprehensive health insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and charged for the premium of $2,180. If you wish to decline the coverage, you must complete a waiver form at www.universityhealthplans.com/ringling by Friday, August 21, 2026. Additional coverages for children and spouses are available upon request and additional costs.
4 Based on declared major for year 2, 3, 4
5 Contract required for academic year
6 Full Board Plan (19 meal plan) required for residents assigned to Goldstein Hall and Greensboro Hall
Board Plan required for residents assigned to Cove Housing, Ulla Searing Student Center Housing, Keating Hall choose from 19 or 14 meal plan.
7 Charges for any damages will be applied to the student account and must be paid in full prior to registration or attendance in subsequent semesters.
8 Available to returning students
Summer housing availability to be announced on or before April 1 and due May 1. Summer daily rate = $42.00 and fees are subject to change at any time.
Fee Payment Schedule:
Fee payments are due on or before:
| Fall Semester | |
| All Students | July 17, 2026 |
| Spring Semester | |
| All Students | December 4, 2026 |
Payment may be made on-line through our secure web portal which is accessible through the student’s Workday account.
Ringling College of Art and Design will defer the payment of the balance due for the semester by the following:
- Financial Aid: Anticipated aid will be deferred for those students with a Financial Aid Notification Letter. If the anticipated financial aid is reduced or cancelled the student is responsible for the balance due. The Office of Financial Aid may be contacted at finaid@ringling.edu.
- Full Service Payment Plan, administered by Illumia/Transact: The Full Service Payment Plan provides you the ability to finance the balance due for the semester, interest free and beginning July 1, 2026. To enroll, log in to your Workday Student account and type in "Make a Payment", which will direct you to Illumia to complete your enrollment.
Refund Policy
Students who are admitted and register for classes at Ringling College of Art and Design are financially responsible for fees and charges associated with those classes. Students who officially withdraw from all courses during the first eight weeks of a semester will receive tuition, technology fee, and board refund in accordance with the following schedule:
| Withdrawal before the end of: | Tuition/Technology Fee | Housing | Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Day of Semester | 90% | None | 50% |
| 26th Day of Semester | 50% | None | None |
| 57th Day of Semester | 25% | None | None |
| 58th Day of Semester, or thereafter | None | None | None |
In accordance with law, a full refund of tuition and registration fees paid by the student is available prior to the commencement of instruction, if the student submits a written request to the institution within three working days of the payment. All refunds will be paid within 30 days of the student's official withdrawal date.
Title IV Federal Financial Aid
Students who receive funds from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Stafford Loan or Federal PLUS Loan and withdrew from the College are subject to the Return of Title IV Funds regulations.
Students with funds from any of these programs “earn” their financial aid dollars while enrolled. If a student withdraws prior to completing 60% of a semester, a prorated portion of the federal financial aid dollars must be considered “unearned” and returned to the federal programs. Unearned financial aid dollars which have to be returned to the federal aid programs could cause students to owe the College a significant amount upon withdrawal.
In addition to the amount of federal aid the Ringling College of Art and Design must return, students who received financial aid for other educational costs, including off-campus living expenses, may be required to repay a portion of those funds to the federal programs. Failure to return aid due back to the federal aid programs will result in loss of eligibility for federal financial assistance.
Past Due Indebtedness
Students are expected to keep their accounts current. Any student with past due indebtedness is not allowed to participate in pre-registration, room lottery, registration, enroll for any subsequent semester, obtain an official transcript or a diploma. The College reserves the right to cancel the enrollment of a student with past indebtedness; the cancellation of enrollment, however, does not relieve the student of the incurred debt.
In the event an account becomes delinquent, the College reserves the right to assign the account to the credit bureau and/or a collection agency, at which time the student may be responsible for all associated collection fees, costs, and expenses incurred in such collection efforts.