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Roger Williams University School of Law
Track decisions and applicant data for the 2024-2025 cycle — 71 applicants reporting.
24-25 · selected
23-24 · previous
ABA 509 (2024): 928 apps · 628 offers · 152 enrolled · 67.67% acceptance rate
Detailed Breakdown
Accepted · 43 total · 4.7% yield
Waitlist · 8 total
Admissions Data
| LSAT & GPA Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
(ABA · 2024)
7th percentile
|
146 | 149 | 153 |
| LSAT (LSD) | 150 | 154 | 158 |
|
GPA
(ABA · 2024)
23rd percentile
|
3.10 | 3.44 | 3.71 |
| GPA (LSD) | 3.05 | 3.47 | 3.76 |
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 154.5 | 153.97 | 155.29 |
| GPA | 2.77 | 3.38 | 3.46 |
| Softs | T3.0 | T3.4 | T3.47 |
| Avg $ | - | - | $103,533 |
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
928
26th percentile
|
| Admission Offers | 628 |
| Class Size |
152
36th percentile
|
| Acceptance Rate |
67.67%
2nd percentile
|
| Yield Rate |
23.41%
18th percentile
|
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 56 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 43 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
Decision Timing
Selected Cycle (2024-2025) decisions (solid) vs. 38 decisions from Previous Cycle (2023-2024) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.
Where Is Roger Williams University School of Law Trending?
Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.
LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
Overview
Employment outcomes data from ABA 509 disclosures is shown below.
JD Employment Rate
First-Time Bar Pass
Median Starting Salary
Employment Quality
JD Required
BigLaw Placement
Federal Clerkships
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
Bar Required ★ 122 (70.9% of class)
JD Advantage 13 (7.6% of class)
Professional 5 (2.9% of class)
Other 14 (8.1% of class)
School-Funded 0 (0.0% of class)
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 119 | 3 | — | — | 122 | 70.9% |
| JD Advantage | 11 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 7.6% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2.9% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 14 | 8.1% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 130 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 89.5% |
Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.
Employment by Sector
Sector Details
| Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 33.7% |
6th percentile
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 15.7% |
83rd percentile
|
| Government | 13.4% |
54th percentile
|
| Public Interest | 14.0% |
89th percentile
|
| Business | 12.8% |
93rd percentile
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
0th percentile
|
Clerkships by Type
| Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 1 | 0.6% |
25th percentile
|
| State/Local | 26 | 15.1% | — |
Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.
Bar Exam Performance
| Metric | Rate | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| First-Time Pass | 57.89% |
8th percentile
|
| Ultimate Pass | 79.58% |
13th percentile
|
| Jurisdiction Weighted | 77.1% | — |
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
Public Sector
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Roger Williams University School of Law is $92k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $45k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Roger Williams University School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 57.89%. Within two years, 79.58% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -19.2% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.
Cost of Attendance
Annual Tuition
Annual Fees
Cost of Living
Scholarship & Grant Aid
Students Receiving Grants
Median Grant
Grant Range (25th–75th)
Grant Distribution
Conditional Scholarships
Admissions Contact
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Read moreAbout Roger Williams University School of Law admissions
Roger Williams University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Bristol, Rhode Island. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Roger Williams University School of Law was ranked 169 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. According to the 2024 ABA 509 Report, Roger Williams University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 152 with an acceptance rate of 67.67%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
About Roger Williams University School of Law Admissions
Based on the 2024 ABA 509 Report, 928 candidates submitted JD applications to Roger Williams University School of Law and 628 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 67.67%.
The JD program at Roger Williams University School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 152 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 23.41%. This means that of the 628 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 147 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.
For a competitive law school application to Roger Williams University School of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.
What LSAT score do I need for Roger Williams University School of Law?
The above statistics show that Roger Williams University School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 146 (25th percentile) to 153 (75th percentile), with a median of 149.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.10 to 3.71, with a median of 3.44.
With an acceptance rate of 67.67%, Roger Williams University School of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.
What these numbers mean
- Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
- Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
- Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
- Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).