Ringling College of Art and Design was established in 1931 by Dr. Ludd M. Spivey in collaboration with John Ringling. The first class had only 75 students and 13 faculty members.

Today, the College has over 1,600 undergraduate students and offers 13 degree programs. Many of our programs, including Computer Animation, Motion Design, and Game Art, are ranked among the best in the world. Ringling College is the only institution in Florida dedicated exclusively to teaching art and design. The College believes that creative thinkers represent the future leaders of tomorrow and play a significant role in society as scholars, artists, designers, and creative professionals. We are a community comprised of beliefs and backgrounds from every corner of the world.