RISD SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1432

The average composite SAT score for admitted Rhode Island School of Design freshman is 1432 out of 1600. RISD students have the 73rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1432 is in the 97th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1340 to 1525

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1340 to 1525. The 75th percentile score is 1525 while the 25th percentile score is 1340.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by RISD but we estimate it to be around a 1250 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 732

The average score for RISD students on the math portion of the SAT is 732 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 680 and the 75th percentile score 785.

Average SAT Reading Score 700

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 660 to 740 and the average score for Rhode Island School of Design students is 700.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

18 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Rhode Island School of Design

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Rhode Island School of Design based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 17.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.71.

Can I get into RISD with a 1525 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1525 or higher is very competitive at RISD and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 28% or higher.

Can I get into RISD with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1430 to 1515 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 17% to 27%.

Can I get into RISD with a 1340 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1340 to 1420 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 10% to 16% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into RISD with a 1250 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1250 to 1330 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 9% chance of admission to RISD. SAT scores below 1250 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to Rhode Island School of Design by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	40%
1590	38%
1580	36%
1570	35%
1560	33%
1550	32%
1540	30%
1530	29%
1520	27%
1510	26%
1500	25%
1490	23%
1480	22%
1470	21%
1460	20%
1450	19%
1440	18%
1430	17%
1420	16%
1410	15%
1400	14%
1390	13%
1380	12%
1370	12%
1360	11%
1350	10%
1340	10%
1330	9%
1320	9%
1310	8%
1300	8%
1290	7%
1280	7%
1270	6%
1260	6%
1250	5%