More selective than 22% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose RWU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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RWU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, RWU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 660 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
RWU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 580–660 | 560–650 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 580–660 | 550–640 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is RWU compared with other Rhode Island colleges?
RWU has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | 89% | $50,507 |
| 3 | Providence College | 51% | 86% | $48,523 |
| 4 | Bryant University | 65% | 80% | $41,219 |
| 5 | New England Institute of Technology | 67% | 60% | $36,483 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | 68% | 77% | $36,967 |
| 7 | University of Rhode Island | 72% | 73% | $21,440 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | 88% | 69% | $37,999 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | 88% | 55% | $31,027 |
| 10 | Rhode Island College | 92% | 48% | $9,478 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Rhode Island colleges →
Who enrolls at RWU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
RWU admissions questions
What is the RWU acceptance rate?
Roger Williams University accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,231 of 8,238 applicants were admitted.
Does RWU require the SAT or ACT?
Roger Williams University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for RWU?
The middle 50% of Roger Williams University enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1310 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at RWU?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,022 of 7,231).
Is RWU getting harder to get into?
Roger Williams University accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Roger Williams University overview