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What are your chances at Rhode Island School of Design?

Providence, RI · Private · 2,084 students

19%admitted
18.7% acceptance rate

This is a target or reach for many applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 19 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students1396–1530
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What Rhode Island School of Design actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$50,507
per year, after grants · sticker $81,727
Median earnings
$68,140
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
88.8%
finish within six years
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation · about $286/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$29,135
$30,000 – $48,000$30,233
$48,000 – $75,000$25,872
$75,000 – $110,000$33,893
Over $110,000$64,493

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Rhode Island School of Design’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design accepts about 18.7% of applicants. A strong profile has a genuine shot, but you'll want your application to stand out beyond grades and scores alone.

Admitted students typically score between 1396 and 1530 on the SAT, or 31–34 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.