Applying to RISD

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rhode Island School of Design is 14.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 51.00%. 1,548 men and 5,578 women applied to RISD and 294 men and 669 women students were accepted.

Among them, 147 men and 348 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at RISD.

In 2024, 81 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 21 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at RISD.

The median SAT score is 1,490 with 730 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 680. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 690 .

The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75^th percentile score of 33 and 25^th percentile score of 30 at RISD. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 32.

The SAT and ACT scores at Rhode Island School of Design are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at RISD. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rhode Island School of Design.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Rhode Island School of Design. The next table provides general admission information for applying to RISD.