Roger Williams University Acceptance Rate
Bristol, Rhode Island · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,238
- Admitted
- 7,231
- Yield
- 14.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Roger Williams University's acceptance rate has risen from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 87.8% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 9,913 to 8,238 (-17%) over that period.
Its 87.8% rate makes Roger Williams University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 10 tracked Rhode Island schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.3% for women vs 85.9% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Roger Williams University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,913 | 7,726 | 77.9% | 1,152 |
| 2015–16 | 9,597 | 7,532 | 78.5% | 1,023 |
| 2016–17 | 9,829 | 7,790 | 79.3% | 1,211 |
| 2017–18 | 9,515 | 7,830 | 82.3% | 1,135 |
| 2018–19 | 9,147 | 7,875 | 86.1% | 1,040 |
| 2019–20 | 8,906 | 7,601 | 85.3% | 1,113 |
| 2020–21 | 8,775 | 7,547 | 86% | 999 |
| 2021–22 | 8,163 | 7,427 | 91% | 1,003 |
| 2022–23 | 8,121 | 7,389 | 91% | 1,074 |
| 2023–24 | 8,238 | 7,231 | 87.8% | 1,022 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,538 | 4,053 | 89.3% |
| Men | 3,700 | 3,178 | 85.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–660 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 550–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 2% |
How Roger Williams University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Roger Williams University's acceptance rate?
Roger Williams University's acceptance rate is 87.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,231 admitted of 8,238 applicants).
Is Roger Williams University test optional?
Roger Williams University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Roger Williams University?
Roger Williams University received 8,238 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,231.
What SAT score do you need for Roger Williams University?
Admitted students at Roger Williams University typically scored 580–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Roger Williams University getting harder to get into?
Roger Williams University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.9% in 2014–15 to 87.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rwu.edu/.