In 2023, 87 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 25 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at RISD.
The median SAT score is 1,440 with 700 SAT EBRW and 740 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 785 and 25th percentile is 680 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 29 at RISD. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Rhode Island School of Design are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).