Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Providence, RI · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,084 |
| Acceptance rate | 17% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1340–1525 · 18% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1300–1480 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 88% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $81,727 |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 20, 2027
Most popular majors: Visual & performing arts, Interdisciplinary, Architecture, Computer science, Family & consumer sciences.
Strongest majors at RISD
- Art, music & theater at RISD: #18 of 668 schools, score 91/100, about 278 graduates a year
- Architecture at RISD: #5 of 159 schools, score 91/100, about 48 graduates a year
- Computer science at RISD: #36 of 691 schools, score 89/100, about 78 graduates a year