Rhode Island School of Design

If you want to apply to Rhode Island School of Design, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Students who submit their applications to Rhode Island School of Design for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 22.

Rhode Island School of Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Rhode Island School of Design's admissions stats.

Rhode Island School of Design 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean SAT Score	1384
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	7%
Waitlist	Yes

Rhode Island School of Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Rhode Island School of Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 10
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	February 15	March 22

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Applying Early to Rhode Island School of Design?

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Rhode Island School of Design offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 10.

The early decision acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 32%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 19%. Last year, Rhode Island School of Design admitted 142 of the 447 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Rhode Island School of Design Admissions

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Transferring to Rhode Island School of Design

For more information on transferring to Rhode Island School of Design, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Rhode Island School of Design?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Rhode Island School of Design

Curious about the factors that are considered by Rhode Island School of Design during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Rhode Island School of Design for more information on admission factors.

Rhode Island School of Design Application Requirements

To apply to Rhode Island School of Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Rhode Island School of Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			portfolio, drawing assignments
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Rhode Island School of Design?

Rhode Island School of Design has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Rhode Island School of Design looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Rhode Island School of Design has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 31% of Rhode Island School of Design's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Rhode Island School of Design?

To be competitive with other Rhode Island School of Design applicants, you should strive to score between 1320 and 1450 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Rhode Island School of Design 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1450 and 25% of scored lower than 1320, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Rhode Island School of Design student is 1384.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Rhode Island School of Design students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 630 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Rhode Island School of Design students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 630 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Rhode Island School of Design?

To be most competitive at Rhode Island School of Design, you should strive to earn between 28 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Rhode Island School of Design's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Rhode Island School of Design students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Rhode Island School of Design

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Applicants should hear back by April 20.

Transfer students can enroll in Rhode Island School of Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Rhode Island School of Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Rhode Island School of Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Rhode Island School of Design.

Does Rhode Island School of Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Rhode Island School of Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Rhode Island School of Design?

❌ No, Rhode Island School of Design is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

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

✅ Rhode Island School of Design's acceptance rate is 19%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design?

✅ Rhode Island School of Design's early decision acceptance rate was 32% in 2021.

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