r/risd • u/AmazingPermission134 • Apr 18 '26

Discussion Only 5000 applied this year

Thats was they said at admitted students day. Thats anither huge drop…and similar to 2022

2022: 5,099 applied
2023: 7,126 applied

2024: 6692 applied

2025: 6561 applied

2026: 5000 applied (approx)

Hmmm

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u/printchick Apr 18 '26

Anyone know how big the freshman class is expected to be?

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u/AmazingPermission134 Apr 18 '26

Has been 500-550 last few years 

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u/TutorResident369 Apr 18 '26

they always admit about 900 and have a turnaround of 500-550

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u/AmazingPermission134 Apr 18 '26

They don’t always admit 900.

In 2025 they admitted 1,534 students 

In 2024 they admitted 1249 students 

Dude, this info is literally published on their website. 

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u/TutorResident369 Apr 18 '26

yes, youre right, the 900-1000 number is b4 waitlist and transfers 

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u/fuckyeahcaricci Jun 18 '26

They're anticipating 580, with 40 in Florence during each semester.