Roger Williams University School of Law

2025 Tuition $48,064LSAT 150GPA 3.30

Private - Bristol, Rhode Island

For the academic year 2024-2025, Roger Williams University School of Law's tuition & fees is $48,064. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $73,564.

Roger Williams University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$48,064
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$21,850
Other Expenses$1,650
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$49,719
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Roger Williams University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Roger Williams University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Rhode Island, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $48,064.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Roger Williams University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Roger Williams University School of Law$48,064
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Rhode Island Law Schools
Public Schools--
Private Schools$48,064
LocationTuition & Fees
Roger Williams University School of LawBristol, RI$48,064
Ave Maria School of LawNaples, FL$50,750
California Western School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,550
Marquette University Law SchoolMilwaukee, WI$52,050
Western New England University School of LawSpringfield, MA$50,070
Mississippi College School of LawJackson, MS$39,642

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Roger Williams University School of Law's acceptance rate is 65.19%. A total of 951 applicants applied to and 620 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 146 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 23.55%.
The next table compares Roger Williams University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202096463016765.35%26.51%
2020-20211,02266318364.87%27.60%
2021-20221,00663418463.02%29.02%
2022-20231,04270117967.27%25.53%
2018-201991963716569.31%25.90%
2017-201884960715471.50%25.37%
2016-201785658915868.81%26.83%
2015-201695276314780.15%19.27%
2023-202495162014665.19%23.55%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Roger Williams University School of Law65.19%23.55%146
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Rhode Island Law Schools65.19%23.55%146
Public Schools0.00%0.00%0
Private Schools65.19%23.55%146

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Roger Williams University School of Law's LSAT score is 150%. The 75th percentile score is 154 and the 25th percentile is 147.
The 2024 Roger Williams University School of Law's GPA score is 3.3%. The 75th percentile score is 3.65 and the 25th percentile is 2.93.
The next table compares Roger Williams University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 152 149 146
2020-2021 153 149 146
2021-2022 155 150 148
2022-2023 154 150 148
2018-2019 151 148 145
2017-2018 151 147 144
2016-2017 153 148 145
2015-2016 152 148 145
2023-2024 154 150 147
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.54 3.21 2.93
2020-2021 3.56 3.21 2.91
2021-2022 3.52 3.17 2.89
2022-2023 3.62 3.33 3.02
2018-2019 3.51 3.28 3
2017-2018 3.47 3.15 2.8
2016-2017 3.47 3.13 2.83
2015-2016 3.48 3.13 2.83
2023-2024 3.65 3.3 2.93
LSAT ScoreGPA
Roger Williams University School of Law1503.30
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Rhode Island Law Schools1503.30
Public Schools00.00
Private Schools1503.30

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 171 students out of 163 total graduates from Roger Williams University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 25graduate in prior year and 4early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 99 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 57.89%.
The next table compares Roger Williams University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020134128 7659.37% 1913
2020-2021145108 7569.44% 469
2021-2022139164 10060.98% 934
2022-2023158135 6447.41% 3613
2018-2019127112 7667.86% 226
2017-20189188 5764.77% 1612
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024163171 9957.89% 1729
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Roger Williams University School of Law57.89%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Rhode Island Law Schools58%
Public Schools0%
Private Schools58%