Rhode Island School of Design
Private college · Providence, RI · 2,084 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
19%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1396–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$50,513
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$85,455
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
92%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Rhode Island School of Design?
Rhode Island School of Design accepts about 19 of every 100 applicants (19%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1396 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1396, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Rhode Island School of Design is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rhode Island School of Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $85,455 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $50,513 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $65,136 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$65,136
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$65,136
- Room & board$17,400
- Total cost of attendance$85,455
- Average net price after grants$50,513
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Architecture, Computer Science.
Rhode Island School of Design FAQ
- What is Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate?
- 19% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Rhode Island School of Design?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1396–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Rhode Island School of Design?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Rhode Island School of Design test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Rhode Island School of Design is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Rhode Island School of Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?
- About $85,455 a year before aid; $50,513 on average after grants.
- What is Rhode Island School of Design's FAFSA school code?
- 003409. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Rhode Island School of Design receives your information.
- What is Rhode Island School of Design's graduation rate?
- 92% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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