- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–660 reading and writing, 560–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $37,936 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Roger Williams University reported: an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–29.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Roger Williams University reviews each application.
Roger Williams University GPA requirements
Roger Williams University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Roger Williams University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Roger Williams University acceptance rate
Roger Williams University admitted 7,042 of 8,029 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Roger Williams University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bristol, Rhode Island, with 4,038 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Roger Williams University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 23 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1223 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Roger Williams University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Roger Williams University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,936 a year at Roger Williams University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Roger Williams University with a 3.0 GPA?
Roger Williams University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Roger Williams University?
Roger Williams University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Roger Williams University?
Roger Williams University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,042 of 8,029 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Roger Williams University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Roger Williams University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Roger Williams University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Roger Williams University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Roger Williams University students have?
The middle 50% of Roger Williams University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–660 in reading and writing and 560–650 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Roger Williams University?
A lot: Roger Williams University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Roger Williams University consider legacy status?
No. Roger Williams University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Roger Williams University accept AP credit?
Yes. Roger Williams University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Roger Williams University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,936 a year at Roger Williams University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Roger Williams University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Roger Williams UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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