Roger Williams University

If you are applying to Roger Williams University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee is $55.

Roger Williams University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Roger Williams University's admissions stats.

Roger Williams University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	19.73%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2.33%
Waitlist	Yes

Roger Williams University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Roger Williams University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	February 1	––

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Applying Early to Roger Williams University?

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Roger Williams University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Roger Williams University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Roger Williams University accepts about 95% of early action applicants and 85% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Roger Williams University admitted 3,995 of the 4,211 who applied early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Roger Williams University Admissions

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How To Get Into Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Roger Williams University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Roger Williams University accepted 85% of all applicants, around 7,427 from 8,774 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Roger Williams University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Architecture Program is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Roger Williams University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Roger Williams University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Roger Williams University

Wondering what factors are considered by Roger Williams University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Work Experience	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Roger Williams University for more information on admission factors.

Roger Williams University Application Requirements

To apply to Roger Williams University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Roger Williams University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements			√	Portfolio for architecture and visual arts majors
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Roger Williams University?

Students admitted to Roger Williams University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Roger Williams University 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Roger Williams University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	17%
3.75 and 3.99	13%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	17%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Roger Williams University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Roger Williams University considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Roger Williams University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 19.73% of Roger Williams University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2.33% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Roger Williams University?

To be competitive with other Roger Williams University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1080 and 1258 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Roger Williams University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1258 and 25% of scored lower than 1080, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Roger Williams University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Roger Williams University students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Roger Williams University?

To be most competitive at Roger Williams University, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Roger Williams University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Roger Williams University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Roger Williams University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Roger Williams University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Roger Williams University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Roger Williams University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Roger Williams University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Roger Williams University.

Does Roger Williams University accept transfer credits?

✅ Roger Williams University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Roger Williams University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Roger Williams University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Roger Williams University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Roger Williams University?

❌ No, Roger Williams University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Roger Williams University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Roger Williams University is 85%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Roger Williams University?

❌ Roger Williams University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Roger Williams University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Roger Williams University was 95% in 2021.

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