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Colleges / Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, RI 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate17%
Acceptance Rate17%

About Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a private, nonprofit institution in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Rhode Island School of Design was founded in 1877. The college currently enrolls around 2,620 students a year, including 2,108 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Rhode Island School of Design

The acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 17%. In 2022, 5,099 students applied to Rhode Island School of Design and 888 were admitted.

Rhode Island School of Design Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 17%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 28%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 18%

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Rhode Island School of Design Campus Tours

Rhode Island School of Design is located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island, near Boston and MA.

If you would like to see Rhode Island School of Design for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 95 and 195 to Providence, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green.

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College Info

20 Washington Place Providence, RI 02903-2784

Campus Setting: Urban

Rhode Island School of Design Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 17

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rhode Island School of Design is Jan 17.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rhode Island School of Design is Mar 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Rhode Island School of Design SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1350 - 1490

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Math SAT Range

680 - 785

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Reading SAT Range

660 - 740

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1490 and Above

Good

1350 to 1490

Avg

1350 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Rhode Island School of Design students is 1416. Applicants with SAT scores of 1490 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Rhode Island School of Design, while applicants with SAT scores between 1350 to 1490 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1350 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Rhode Island School of Design.

Rhode Island School of Design Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$75,610

In State

$75,610

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,690
$58,690
Fees
$1,070
$1,070
Housing
$15,850
$15,850
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Rhode Island School of Design is like? There are approximately 2,620 students enrolled at Rhode Island School of Design, including 2,108 undergraduate students and 512 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 4% percent are from RI and 96% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

4%

In State

96%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,620

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

17%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,760

Out-of-State

$59,760

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 17
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