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Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island · Private · 2,084 undergrads

Rhode Island School of Design admits 19% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 20, 2027.

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Can I get into Rhode Island School of Design?

19% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1396–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

6,692 applied, 1,249 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Rhode Island School of Design cost?

$50,513 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $85,455.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$29,175
$30,000–$48,000$34,985
$48,000–$75,000$42,134
$75,000–$110,000$44,079
over $110,000$72,156

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Rhode Island School of Design need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 15% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1460 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on risd.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

2,084
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Providence, RI.
95%
of first-years come back for year two.
58%
finish in four years. 88% within six.
$69.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$26.9k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Rhode Island School of Design is on

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Questions people ask

Is Rhode Island School of Design test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Rhode Island School of Design is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on risd.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate?
19% for fall 2024: 1,249 of 6,692 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island School of Design?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1396 to 1530 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $42,134 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $85,455.
When is the Rhode Island School of Design application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 20, 2027. Checked on risd.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Rhode Island School of Design's graduation rate?
88% of students finish within six years and 58% within four (IPEDS).