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Ringling College of Art and Design Admission Requirements

Sarasota, Florida

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Your chances of getting into Ringling College of Art and Design

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

64.7%
Admission Difficulty for Ringling College of Art and Design
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design is 64.7%.  Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ringling College of Art and Design and can you get accepted?

Ringling College of Art and Design is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,593 out of the 2,462 who applied were admitted.

Ringling College of Art and Design typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Ringling College of Art and Design?

65% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ringling College of Art and Design you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

Ringling College of Art and Design GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.48

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Ringling College of Art and Design?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Ringling College of Art and Design are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Ringling College of Art and Design accepts 65% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Ringling College of Art and Design is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #26 in Florida for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Ringling College of Art and Design is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Ringling College of Art and Design students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.3% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.3% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.8% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.8% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Ringling College of Art and Design SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Ringling College of Art and Design. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Ringling College of Art and Design
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Ringling College of Art and Design
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Ringling College of Art and Design ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Ringling College of Art and Design
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Ringling College of Art and Design
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Ringling College of Art and Design admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,827 635 2,462
Accepted 1,214 379 1,593
Acceptance Rate 66% 60% 65%
Enrolled 316 99 415
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 26% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ringling College of Art and Design is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ringling College of Art and Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ringling College of Art and Design Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ringling College of Art and Design
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Ringling College of Art and Design often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136774 IPEDS survey data for Ringling College of Art and Design.

Last updated February 24, 2024