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Your Chances of Getting Into Rhode Island School of Design

Based on publicly available admissions data

Highly Selective13.8% acceptance rate

Acceptance rate 10-20%. Strong reach for most applicants.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
13.8%
SAT Range (Middle 50%)
1370 - 1540
ACT Range (Middle 50%)
30 - 33

Is Rhode Island School of Design a Reach, Target, or Safety?

With a 13.8% acceptance rate, Rhode Island School of Design is a reach school for most applicants. Even students with perfect grades and scores are not guaranteed admission.

Build a balanced college list with reach, target, and safety schools to maximize your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of getting into Rhode Island School of Design?

Rhode Island School of Design accepts 13.8% of applicants. Your individual chances depend on your complete profile: GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations. Use this data as a benchmark, not a guarantee.

What GPA do I need for Rhode Island School of Design?

Rhode Island School of Design looks for academically strong students. Review recent CDS data on the school's website for GPA breakdowns of admitted students.

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

The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 1370 and 1540 on the SAT. Scoring at or above 1540 puts you in the top quartile of admitted students. For ACT, the middle 50% range is 30-33.