- Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $60,362 a year (2022–23)
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Ringling College of Art and Design reported an acceptance rate of 70% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ringling College of Art and Design reviews each application.
Ringling College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Ringling College of Art and 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 Ringling College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ringling College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 1,563 of 2,244 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ringling College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Sarasota, Florida, with 1,666 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Ringling College of Art and 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 |
| 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 |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Ringling College of Art and Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Ringling College of Art and 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 $60,362 a year at Ringling College of Art and 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
Do I have a chance at Ringling College of Art and Design with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Ringling College of Art and Design?
A lot: Ringling College of Art and Design requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Ringling College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Ringling College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,563 of 2,244 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Ringling College of Art and Design?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Ringling College of Art and Design test optional?
Check Ringling College of Art and Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Ringling College of Art and Design was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into Ringling College of Art and Design?
Ringling College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Ringling College of Art and Design?
Yes. Ringling College of Art and Design requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Ringling College of Art and Design look at legacy status?
Yes. Ringling College of Art and Design considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Ringling College of Art and Design?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $60,362 a year at Ringling College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Ringling College of Art and Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Ringling College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Ringling College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ringling College of Art and 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.
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