JWU
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
88% admitted · $29,952/yr after aid
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $37,645
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $77,127
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Roger Williams University is a private nonprofit college in Bristol, RI with 3,946 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1223 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,645 per year ($28,854 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,127 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,238
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,231
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–660
200800
SAT Math560–650
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Roger Williams University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $66,939
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $45,978
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28,854
- $30–48k$29,971
- $48–75k$30,430
- $75–110k$36,865
- $110k+$42,874
Get a personal estimate with Roger Williams University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $77,127
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,946
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White70%
- Hispanic12%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
Roger Williams University FAQ
What is Roger Williams University's acceptance rate?+
Roger Williams University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Roger Williams University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1223.
What ACT score do you need for Roger Williams University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Roger Williams University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Roger Williams University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,238 students applied to Roger Williams University and 7,231 were admitted; 1,022 enrolled.
Does Roger Williams University consider legacy status?+
No. Roger Williams University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Roger Williams University require an essay?+
Roger Williams University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Roger Williams University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $66,939 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,645.
What is Roger Williams University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217518 · How we use this data
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