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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design
20 Washington Place
Providence, RI 02903-2784


Fax number: (401) 454-6309
Website: https://www.risd.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 364-7473 7473
800 364-7473 7473 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 17
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 17 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 526
Number of early decision applications accepted: 145 (28%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 693 verbal, 723 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1350 - 1490
Average ACT: 32 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 18%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 5%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,099
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 888
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 320
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 11
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 96%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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