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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Roger Williams University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Roger Williams University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Roger Williams accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,238 people applied and 7,231 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4053 / 4538 (89%)
Men
3178 / 3700 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Roger Williams University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at Roger Williams University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Roger Williams University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Roger Williams considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Roger Williams University?

3.48
Average High School GPA
1220
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Roger Williams University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 16% of freshmen who attended Roger Williams were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
23%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
2%

Roger Williams is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
Math Mean
600
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
620
75th Percentile
660
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1150
Composite Mean
1220
75th Percentile
1290

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Roger Williams University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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