# Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design

Rhode Island School of Design is a private nonprofit college in Providence, RI with 2,084 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, and admitted students average 1473 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $50,513 per year ($29,175 for families earning under $30,000). 92% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,341 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 19% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,126 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 984 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 688–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 708–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $85,455 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $50,513 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $29,175 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $34,985 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $42,134 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $44,079 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $72,156 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,084 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 92% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $69,341 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,898 (FY2024) |

## What Rhode Island School of Design considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate?**

Rhode Island School of Design admits 19% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island School of Design?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 688–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 708–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1473.

**What ACT score do you need for Rhode Island School of Design?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.

**Is Rhode Island School of Design test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Rhode Island School of Design?**

In Fall 2023, 7,126 students applied to Rhode Island School of Design and 984 were admitted; 504 enrolled.

**Does Rhode Island School of Design consider legacy status?**

No. Rhode Island School of Design reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Rhode Island School of Design require an essay?**

Rhode Island School of Design reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $85,455 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $50,513.

**What is Rhode Island School of Design's graduation rate?**

92% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217493. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology