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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence,
RI
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate17%
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About Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Rhode Island School of Design was founded in 1877. The college currently enrolls around 2,620 students a year, including 2,108 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Rhode Island School of Design
The acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 17%. In 2022, 5,099 students applied to Rhode Island School of Design and 888 were admitted.
| Rhode Island School of Design Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 17% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 28% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18% |
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Rhode Island School of Design is located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island, near Boston and MA.
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College Info
Rhode Island School of Design Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 17
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rhode Island School of Design is Jan 17.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rhode Island School of Design is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Rhode Island School of Design SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1350 - 1490
Math SAT Range
680 - 785
Reading SAT Range
660 - 740
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1490 and Above
Good
1350 to 1490
Avg
1350 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Rhode Island School of Design students is 1416. Applicants with SAT scores of 1490 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Rhode Island School of Design, while applicants with SAT scores between 1350 to 1490 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1350 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Rhode Island School of Design.
Rhode Island School of Design Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$75,610
In State$75,610
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,690
$58,690
Fees
$1,070
$1,070
Housing
$15,850
$15,850
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Rhode Island School of Design is like? There are approximately 2,620 students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design, including 2,108 undergraduate students and 512 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 4% percent are from RI and 96% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time4%
In State96%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,620
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
17%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 17
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