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Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University
1 Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 2809


Fax number: (401) 254-3557
Website: https://www.rwu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 401 458-7144 7144
800 458-7144 7144 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $55
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.41
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 43%
Average SAT I: 588 verbal, 572 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1130 - 1265
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 25%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 4%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 8,123
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 7,388
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 108
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 27
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 79%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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