Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island · Private
Roger Williams University admitted 88% of 8,238 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1130–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 67% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Roger Williams University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $55, and Roger Williams University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only. Roger Williams University asks for one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Roger Williams University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $63,606 a year. After grants, students paid $37,936 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Roger Williams University’s acceptance rate?
Roger Williams University admitted 88% of applicants: 7,231 of 8,238 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Roger Williams University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Roger Williams University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1130 to 1300, with a median around 1220. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Roger Williams University’s application fee?
The application fee is $55 for 2026–27, and Roger Williams University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
What does Roger Williams University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Roger Williams University asks for one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation.
Does Roger Williams University have supplemental essays?
No. Roger Williams University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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