Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1140–1310

Median ~1230

Acceptance rate

88%

Enrollment

3,946

ACT middle 50%

24–29

How RWU compares

The ~1230 SAT midpoint ranks #123 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #4 of 6 in RI.
Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 15% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($70,266) are $7,200 above the $63,066 median across that pool.

National SAT rank

#123 of 197

SAT rank in RI

#4 of 6

More selective than

15% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

+$7,200

What the numbers say about RWU

The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1140 to 1310. A planning score near or above 1350 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 69% completion rate and $70,266 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1230 SAT score Plan for a 1350 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$44,418

Tuition (out-of-state)

$44,418

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$70,266

4-year completion rate (150% time)

69%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1140 and 1310. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1350 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1310 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1230 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1140 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1310

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1140–1300

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1140

Below the reported range

Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to RWU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Dallas	Irving, TX	1120–1370	53%
University of South Florida	Tampa, FL	1130–1320	43%
Salve Regina University	Newport, RI	1160–1330	68%
Western Colorado University	Gunnison, CO	1160–1350	100%
Drew University	Madison, NJ	1100–1340	68%
SUNY Oneonta	Oneonta, NY	1120–1310	70%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for RWU?

Roger Williams University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1140–1310, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1350 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is RWU's acceptance rate?

Roger Williams University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

How much does it cost to attend RWU?

Published tuition is approximately $44,418 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is RWU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Roger Williams University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.rwu.edu