QUICK ANSWER
Royal Blue’s public record lists 68 RISD acceptances from 2009 to 2026, each confirmed directly with the student. That is our fourth-largest count, after SVA (140), Pratt (102) and SAIC (81), and about 6% of our 1,099 acceptances. Only 4 of those 68 admits received an award, too few for us to report an average.
We do not publish individual student stories on this page. What we can show is what every one of those portfolios had to meet: RISD’s written rules.
RISD RECORD · 1
RISD in Our Record
| School | Acceptances | With an award | Average award |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVA | 140 | 41 (29%) | $58,944 (n=41) |
| Pratt | 102 | 40 (39%) | $67,638 (n=40) |
| SAIC | 81 | 56 (69%) | $46,775 (n=56) |
| RISD | 68 | 4 (6%) | Not reported (n=4) |
| MICA | 64 | 51 (80%) | $54,290 (n=51) |
Royal Blue results record, 2009–2026. Award figures are shares of our admits, not admission rates.
The 68 acceptances show that RISD admits Korean students whose portfolios meet its standard. The 4 awards show something just as important: a RISD offer is usually a full-cost offer for our students.
RISD RECORD · 2
What Every Admitted Portfolio Had to Meet
| RISD rule | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| 12–20 recent works via SlideRoom | Edit hard; most pieces finished |
| Some drawing or painting from direct observation | Not from imagination, photographs or video |
| Up to 3 research or preparatory uploads | Process is welcome but limited |
| Every piece the applicant’s own creation | Master copies and fan art discouraged; collaborative work must credit others |
| AI use described | Any AI-supported work needs a description of process and tools |
| Common App essay and 1 recommendation | Up to 650 words; up to 3 letters accepted |
From RISD’s first-year application page and application tips, checked October 2026.
WHY NO STORIES
Student stories are easy to invent and impossible for a reader to check. We publish counts that we confirmed with each student and show the number behind every average. For the method behind our figures, see what our record contains; for RISD planning, see RISD by department and RISD housing.
RISD RECORD · 3
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RISD acceptances does Royal Blue have?
68 from 2009 to 2026, each confirmed directly with the student.
Is RISD Royal Blue’s most frequent acceptance?
No. RISD is fourth, after SVA (140), Pratt (102) and SAIC (81).
How many Royal Blue RISD admits received scholarships?
4 of 68, too few to report a meaningful average.
What does RISD require in the portfolio?
12–20 recent works including some direct observation, up to 3 process uploads, all the applicant’s own creation.
Why doesn’t this page include student stories?
We publish only figures we have confirmed with students, so readers can check them.
ROYAL BLUE ART & DESIGN
For 19 years we have prepared Korean students for U.S. art schools from our studio in Apgujeong, Seoul. Our public record lists 1,099 acceptances confirmed directly with students, including 68 at RISD. Call 02-3446-5929 or book a consultation.
RISD requirements from RISD’s first-year application page and application tips; Royal Blue figures from our results record (2009–2026). Checked October 2026. If something here has changed, tell us and we will correct it.
Related reading: RISD by Department · RISD Housing 2026–27 · What Our Record Contains · Copying Sample Portfolios · Royal Blue Results