Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Williams is 2.3× more selective than Rhode Island School of Design
Acceptance rate - 2
Williams's SAT midpoint is 67 points higher than Rhode Island School of Design's
SAT midpoint - 3
Williams's yield is 2 pts higher than Rhode Island School of Design's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rhode Island School of DesignHighly selective
- WilliamsUltra 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 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rhode Island School of DesignTest-optional
- WilliamsTest-optional
How they read a record
Rhode Island School of Design
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Williams
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rhode Island School of Design | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | 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