In the application year 2024, the Rhode Island School of Design had a domestic acceptance rate of 51.4%, with 1,835 applicants accepted out of 3,569 applicants. This marks a significant increase compared to the previous year, 2023, where the acceptance rate plummeted to 17.4% with only 622 of 3,569 applicants gaining admission. The historical data also shows that the acceptance rate for 2022 was the same as in 2023, at 17.4%, indicating that the acceptance rates have drastically fluctuated over the last few years. This substantial rise in the acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 indicates a potentially broadened admissions strategy or a significant increase in applicant preparedness.