Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design is moderately difficult to get into. The college admitted 65% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 2,462 students applied to Ringling College of Art and Design and 1,593 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Ringling College of Art and Design, the application fee is $70.

Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Ringling College of Art and Design's admissions stats.

Ringling College of Art and Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

Ringling College of Art and Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Ringling College of Art and Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15

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Applying Early to Ringling College of Art and Design?

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Ringling College of Art and Design does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Ringling College of Art and Design will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Ringling College of Art and Design accepts roughly 23% of early action applicants and 65% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 76 of the 337 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions

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Transferring to Ringling College of Art and Design

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Ringling College of Art and Design

Ringling College of Art and Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Ringling College of Art and Design?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Ringling College of Art and Design

Curious about the factors that are considered by Ringling College of Art and Design during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Ringling College of Art and Design for more information on admission factors.

Ringling College of Art and Design Application Requirements

To apply to Ringling College of Art and Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Ringling College of Art and Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio, resume
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Ringling College of Art and Design?

Students admitted to Ringling College of Art and Design have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Ringling College of Art and Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Ringling College of Art and Design

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Ringling College of Art and Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Ringling College of Art and Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Ringling College of Art and Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Ringling College of Art and Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Ringling College of Art and Design.

Does Ringling College of Art and Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Ringling College of Art and Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Ringling College of Art and Design accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Ringling College of Art and Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Ringling College of Art and Design accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Ringling College of Art and Design?

✅ Ringling College of Art and Design is not test optional.

What is Ringling College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Ringling College of Art and Design is 65%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design?

❌ Ringling College of Art and Design does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Ringling College of Art and Design was 23% in 2021.

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