Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, RWU's acceptance rate is 90.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.54%. 3,723 men and 4,398 women applied to RWU and 3,327 men and 4,062 women students were accepted.
Among them, 528 men and 546 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). 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
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants8,1213,7234,39800
Admitted7,3893,3274,06200
Enrolled1,07452854600
Acceptance Rate 90.99%89.36%92.36%--
Yield 14.54%15.87%13.44%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 250 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 37 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at RWU.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at RWU. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at Roger Williams University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at RWU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total112012001270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570610640
SAT Math550590630
ACT Composite252831
ACT Math242528
ACT English242831
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,074 first-year students enrolled in RWU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.42% and part-time students is 1.58%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.16% and women students is 50.84%.
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
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,07452854600
Full-time1,05751654100
Part-time1712500
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 .
Get Programs and Admission Information
RWU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot 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 PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$55
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://www.rwu.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.commonapp.org/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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