Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rhode Island School of Design's yield is 29 pts higher than Bard's
Yield rate - 2
Rhode Island School of Design is 2.8× more selective than Bard
Acceptance rate - 3
Rhode Island School of Design's SAT midpoint is 103 points higher than Bard's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BardVery selective
- Rhode Island School of DesignHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BardTest-optional
- Rhode Island School of DesignTest-optional
How they read a record
Bard
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
Rhode Island School of Design
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Bard | Rhode Island School of Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why