Applying to RWU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
87.78%	1,220

Roger Williams University's acceptance rate is 87.78% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,238 students applied and 7,231 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into RWU.

RWU's acceptance rate places 11st out of 11 Rhode Island colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,220 and the ACT score is 28 at RWU. RWU's SAT score ranks 5th out of 9 Rhode Island colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to RWU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Roger Williams University is 87.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.13%. 3,700 men and 4,538 women applied to RWU and 3,178 men and 4,053 women students were accepted.

Among them, 467 men and 555 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at RWU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at RWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,238	3,700	4,538	0	0
Admitted	7,231	3,178	4,053	0	0
Enrolled	1,022	467	555	0	0
Acceptance Rate	87.78%	85.89%	89.31%	-	-
Yield	14.13%	14.69%	13.69%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Roger Williams University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 241 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 22 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at RWU.

The median SAT score is 1,220 with 620 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 640 and 25^th percentile is 550 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 24 at RWU. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 26.

The SAT and ACT scores at Roger Williams University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at RWU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1130	1220	1300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	580	620	660
SAT Math	550	600	640
ACT Composite	24	28	30
ACT Math	22	26	30
ACT English	23	26	30

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Roger Williams University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,022 first-year students enrolled in RWU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.83% and part-time students is 1.17%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.69% and women students is 54.31%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at RWU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at RWU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,022	467	555
Full-time	1,010	461	549
Part-time	12	6	6

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at RWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Roger Williams University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

RWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $55 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Roger Williams University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to RWU.

Admission Information for Applying to RWU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$55
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.rwu.edu/admission
Online Application	www.commonapp.org/explore/roger-williams-university
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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