Applying to RISD

For the academic year 2022-23, RISD's acceptance rate is 17.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 54.17%. 1,125 men and 3,974 women applied to RISD and 278 men and 610 women students were accepted.

Among them, 156 men and 325 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at RISD.

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25^th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 785 and 25^th percentile is 680 .

The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75^th percentile score of 33 and 25^th 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).

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 .