Roger Williams University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Roger Williams University is a private liberal arts school with an acceptance rate of 86%. Named after the seventeenth-century founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University overlooks Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island. On the academic front, students can choose from over 45 majors, and the curriculum is supported by a 14-to-1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. In athletics, Roger Williams sponsors 23 varsity sports. The Hawks compete in the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference for most sports.

Considering applying to Roger Williams University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know..

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18, Roger Williams University had an acceptance rate of 86%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 86 students were admitted, making Roger Williams admissions process somewhat competitive.

SAT and ACT Scores and Requirements

Roger Williams University is test-optional and does not require SAT or ACT test scores for most applicants. Students applying for direct admission into Roger Williams' programs in elementary or secondary education are required to submit test scores that meet the Rhode Island Department of Education minimum standards. Home-schooled students are strongly encouraged to submit SAT I, SAT II, ACT, or AP exam scores.

Applicants who submit SAT scores should note that Roger Williams participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. Note that Roger Williams University does not superscore ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. Roger Williams does not require the optional writing portion of the SAT or ACT.

GPA

Roger Williams University does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Roger Williams University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Roger Williams University, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions process. However, Roger Williams also has a holistic admissions process and is test-optional, and admissions decisions are based on much more than numbers. A strong application essay and a glowing letter of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. The college is looking for students who will contribute to the campus community in meaningful ways, not just students who show promise in the classroom. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and scores are outside of Roger Williams University's average range.

Note that some programs at Roger Williams have additional requirements. Secondary and elementary education students need to submit standardized test scores, while applicants interested in visual arts, performing arts, and architecture have portfolio and/or audition requirements.

In the graph above, the blue and green dots represent students who were admitted to Roger Williams University. The great majority of accepted students had combined SAT scores (ERW+M) of 1000 or higher, ACT composite scores of 19 or higher, and a high school GPA of 2.7 (a "B-") or better. Note, however, that because Roger Williams is test-optional, standardized test scores are less important than grades and other criteria in the admission process.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Roger Williams University Undergraduate Admissions Office.