Roger Williams University Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
90.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.54%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,074
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,121 students have applied and 7,389 students have allowed to admit to Roger Williams University (Acceptance rate: 90.99%). RWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.54 % where 1,074 students have finally enrolled out of 7,389 admitted students.
RWU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island.
RWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island.
How to Apply to Roger Williams University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply RWU. RWU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.rwu.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/explore/roger-williams-university |
| Financial Aid | https://www.rwu.edu/undergraduate/admission-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.rwu.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.rwu.edu/uc/about-uc/military-students |
| Disability Service | https://www.rwu.edu/undergraduate/academics/student-academic-success/student-accessibility-services-sas |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at RWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Roger Williams University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 28. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | 1,200 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island | 1,299 | 78 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Roger Williams University, 250 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,200 | 1,270 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Roger Williams University, 37 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 24 | 28 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 25 | 28 |
RWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Roger Williams University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |