RISD SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1455

The average composite SAT score for admitted Rhode Island School of Design freshman is 1455 out of 1600. RISD students have the 62nd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1455 is in the 98th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1370 to 1540

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1370 to 1540. The 75th percentile score is 1540 while the 25th percentile score is 1370.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by RISD but we estimate it to be around a 1280 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 735

The average score for RISD students on the math portion of the SAT is 735 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 690 and the 75th percentile score 780.

Average SAT Reading Score 720

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 680 to 760 and the average score for Rhode Island School of Design students is 720.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

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 13.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.71.

Can I get into RISD with a 1540 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1540 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 24% or higher.

Can I get into RISD with a 1460 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1460 to 1530 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 14% to 22%.

Can I get into RISD with a 1370 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1370 to 1450 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 8% to 14% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into RISD with a 1280 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1280 to 1360 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 7% chance of admission to RISD. SAT scores below 1280 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.