Providence, RI
Highly competitive: fewer than 15 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 26% to 14% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,832 | 987 | 480 | 26% |
| 2020 | 4,001 | 1,085 | 413 | 27% |
| 2021 | 4,742 | 886 | 496 | 19% |
| 2022 | 5,099 | 888 | 481 | 17% |
| 2023 | 7,126 | 984 | 504 | 14% |
Fall 2023 applicants
691 of 5,578 women and 293 of 1,548 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rhode Island School of Design has an acceptance rate of 14% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 984 of 7,126 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 15 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,126 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 504 enrolled.
No. Rhode Island School of Design is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 26% to 14% — it has become more selective.