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Rhode Island School of Design acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 13.8% for fall 2023. Out of 7,126 applicants, 984 were admitted and 504 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 7,126 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 984 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 13.8% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 504 |
How this rate compares
Against the Rhode Island pilot school average of 32.0%, the rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 18.2 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 39.2 points lower, which means a smaller share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 3 schools in Rhode Island and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for Rhode Island School of Design.
Similar schools to compare
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. Total cost $87,648 for one year.
- University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island. Total cost $34,994 for one year.
- Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Total cost $86,290 for one year.
- Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. Total cost $79,475 for one year.
- Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia. Total cost $88,741 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
The acceptance rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 13.8% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 984, divided by the number who applied, 7,126.
How many students apply to Rhode Island School of Design each year?
In fall 2023, 7,126 students applied to Rhode Island School of Design, 984 were admitted, and 504 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is Rhode Island School of Design compared with other schools in Rhode Island?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Rhode Island that publish a rate is 32.0%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 13.8%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does Rhode Island School of Design cost?
The total cost for one year at Rhode Island School of Design is $81,810 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design?
The graduation rate at Rhode Island School of Design is 88%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.