Ringling College of Art and Design
Sarasota, Florida · Private
Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 67% of 2,685 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 71% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Ringling College of Art and Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $70, and Ringling College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver. Ringling College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ringling College of Art and Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,209 a year. After grants, students paid $60,362 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Ringling College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate?
Ringling College of Art and Design admitted 67% of applicants: 1,809 of 2,685 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Ringling College of Art and Design’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Ringling College of Art and Design’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and Ringling College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Ringling College of Art and Design require?
Besides the application and transcript, Ringling College of Art and Design asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Ringling College of Art and Design have supplemental essays?
No. Ringling College of Art and Design has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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