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Tuition

Ringling Tuition and Fees 2026-27 First Year Students.

Fee Amount
Tuition $55,760
Fees (Matriculation, Student Activity, Health Services, Technology) $5,710
Room and Board $18,510
TOTAL $79,980
First Year Materials Kit – BOAD $100
First Year Materials Kit – Entertainment Design $320
First Year Materials Kit – Computer Animation, Game Art, Illustration $320
First Year Materials Kit – Fine Arts $285
First Year Materials Kit – Creative Technologies, Graphic Design $145
First Year Materials Kit – Motion Design $375
First Year Materials Kit – Virtual Reality $365

Room and Board

Total actual costs per student may vary depending upon housing selections. Room and Board figures above are based on a standard double room in Goldstein or Greensboro Hall, a $400 refundable housing damage deposit, and the 19 meal plan which includes $250 in dining dollars.

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.

Health Insurance

All degree-seeking students are required to have comprehensive health insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in the 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 by Friday, August 21, 2026.

Schedule of Fees

Tuition Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Full-time enrollment
$27,880
$27,880
Part-time enrollment (less than 12 hours)
$2,600 per credit hour
$2,600 per credit hour
Extra credit charge 1
$1,640 per credit hour
Audit (lecture classes only)
$950 per course
$950 per course
Fees 2 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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
$2,181
Returned funds/check charge
$25 per transaction/check
Late payment
Greater of: 10% of balance due or $100
Credit Card Service Fee (Portal Payment Only)
2.95% Domestic
4.25% International
Technology Fees 4 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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 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 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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

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Deposits 7 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Housing Damage Deposit
$400
Goldstein Hall Housing 2,5,6,7 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Single
$5,700
$5,700
Board required (choose 19 or 14 meal plan)
Ulla Searing Student Center Housing 2,5,6,7,8 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Double
$5,430
$5,430
Board required (choose 19, 14 or 7 meal plan)
Cove Housing 2,5,6,7,8 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Cove Single
$5,855
$5,855
Cove Double/Triple
$5,220
$5,220
Board required (choose 19, 14 or 7 meal plan)
Bayou Village Housing 2,5,7,8 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Single
$6,105
$6,105
Bridge Village Housing 2,5,7,8 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Single
$6,105
$6,105
Palmer Quadrangle & Other Housing 2,5,7,8 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
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 $2,500 on art supplies and books the first year in addition to the kit charge. Contact ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Art Supply Store manager for information at 941-359-7565 or store@ringling.edu.Ìý

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 ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ 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, choose from the 19,14 or 7 meal plan. Keating Hall choose from 19 or 14 meal plan.
  7. One-time-per-year deposit returned less damage-and-loss charges. The credit will be applied to the student’s account and rolled over to the next semester. Graduating seniors and students not returning for the subsequent semester will receive a check mailed to their permanent address or eRefund (if applicable).
  8. Available to returning students

Summer housing availability to be announced on or before April 1 and due May 1.ÌýSummer 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.
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ 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. Only tuition, fees, room and required board charges may be included in the Full Service Payment Plan contract. For more information, visit 

Refund Policy
Students who are admitted and register for classes at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ 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, and thereafter
None
None
None

In accordance with Florida 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 ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ 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.

How to Pay

Online Payments

Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) and electronic check (ACH) payments may be made using our online secure payment portal. Access to this portal is available through the student’s Self Service account. The student may grant access to other individuals by providing them with their own login and password.

Payments by Mail

Payment may be made by checks payable to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ and mailed to:

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ
Attn: Bursar/Student Accounts
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34234

Financial Aid

Anticipated aid will be subtracted from your semester charges. If the anticipated financial aid is reduced or canceled, the student is responsible for the balance due.

Full Service Payment Plan by Transact

Full Service Payment Plan (FSPP) provides the ability to finance the balance due for the semester over the academic year, interest free. Only tuition, fees, room, and required board charges are included in the Full Service Payment Plan contract. Visit to enroll.

Notification of Financial Aid Package

How is notification provided?

The Office of Financial Aid uses electronic means to communicate with you. It is your responsibility to keep your Ringling email address current and to read messages that are sent to your email. It also is important that you keep your mailing address and phone number current with ºìÐÓÊÓÆµâ€™s Records and Registration Office as we communicate through traditional means as well.

Only those students who have filed a FAFSA will receive a Financial Aid Notification Letter. For new students who have been accepted, notification letters will be mailed approximately two weeks after acceptance starting in early December. Returning students’ award notifications will be emailed starting in April each year.

The College will assume that you wish to accept all awards unless you notify us to let us know which financial aid programs you do not wish to accept. If you do not wish to accept all aid programs, please notify us in writing, preferably by email and list the program(s) in which you do not wish to participate.

We can cancel your request for a federal student loan at any time up to and including receipt of the funds at the College.

If your financial aid (grants, scholarships, and federal loans) doesn’t cover the entire bill, there are three main options:

  • You can enroll in the Monthly Tuition Payment Plan administered by the Bursar’s Office and make interest-free, monthly payments
  • You can borrow a private student loan from a commercial lender. See the lender listings on the Private Student Loan page
  • One of your parents can borrow a federal parent PLUS loan to cover your balance. See the PLUS Loan page for more information regarding this popular program.

95% of Ringling students receive aid from the College. We invite you to use our net price calculator to estimate your potential costs and awards. Use the if you are a prospective, full-time student to estimate your tuition and fees; grants and scholarships; and federal grants and loans.

View your Financial Aid Awards

ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ uses NetPartner as your personalized Financial Aid Portal. Here you will have access to view your financial aid award, and view any documentation you are required to submit to the Office of Financial Aid. This will provide you with 24-hour availability to retrieve your financial aid information.

View Your Financial Aid Awards

Here’s how this works:

You will enter your ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ ID number and password to log in to NetPartner. Once you are logged in, there will be several tabs to choose from:

  • Names and amounts of your awards
  • Your payment options
  • Documents required
  • Messages about your aid
  • Student loan information
  • History of your Ringling aid
  • Your disbursement information

Each tab provides you with the pertinent financial aid information. If you have any questions or concerns, contact our office for assistance. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Please note that you must have a financial aid record already established at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ to use this site. If you have not begun the financial aid application process, you can get started by completing the (FAFSA). Once we receive your information from this application, we’ll notify you so that you can start using this site.

Disbursement

All gift aid (aid that doesn’t have to be repaid) is applied to your bill first, meaning programs such as state grants, federal grants, and scholarships. Loan funds are then applied as follows: (1) Federal Direct student loans, (2) Parent PLUS (if eligible), (3) private student loans.

For the Federal Direct student loans, funds are sent from the government to the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ Business Office by electronic funds transfer. Further, most private student loans are sent from commercial lenders to ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ. If there is a credit balance after all of your aid has been applied to your account, you or your parents (in case of a PLUS loan) will be issued a refund.

All financial aid (excluding Federal Work Study) is applied to your account after the drop and add period has ended each semester. The business office processes the accounts and any funding in excess of your fees will be given to you or your parents (in case of a PLUS loan) in a refund. Refunds are issued within 14 days from receipt and posting of the funds. The Bursar’s Office will notify you to come to their office on the second floor of the student center to endorse the check so they can finalize processing. It is important for you to respond promptly to their request as it will delay the processing of your refund, if you will receive one. Even if you will not receive a refund, it is imperative that you endorse your check as soon as possible as it could delay your ability to register for subsequent terms.

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