- Acceptance rate: 19% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 688–750 reading and writing, 708–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite
- Average net price: $42,106 a year (2022–23)
Rhode Island School of Design GPA requirements
Rhode Island School of Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rhode Island School of Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rhode Island School of Design acceptance rate
Rhode Island School of Design admitted 1,249 of 6,692 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 19%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rhode Island School of Design in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 688 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 708 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 30 | 33 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1473 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rhode Island School of Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rhode Island School of Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,106 a year at Rhode Island School of Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Rhode Island School of Design?
Rhode Island School of Design requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rhode Island School of Design hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate was 19% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,249 of 6,692 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Rhode Island School of Design students have?
The middle 50% of Rhode Island School of Design's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (15% of them) scored 688–750 in Reading and Writing and 708–780 in Math. The median scores were 720 (Reading and Writing) and 760 (Math).
What ACT scores do Rhode Island School of Design students have?
The middle 50% of Rhode Island School of Design's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (3% of them) had composite scores of 31–34, with a median of 32.
Does Rhode Island School of Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Rhode Island School of Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Rhode Island School of Design?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $42,106 a year at Rhode Island School of Design, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rhode Island School of DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).