Roger Williams University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Roger Williams University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 150, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.43, and a 61.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 57.06%, and 82.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 150
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.43
- Acceptance rate 61.3%
- First-time bar passage 57.06%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 82.8%
- Resident tuition $47,400
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 151 | 3.30 | — | 82.26% | $39,550 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.28 | — | 75% | $40,930 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.19 | — | 86.18% | $42,130 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.15 | — | 80.3% | $33,792 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.13 | — | 76.03% | $34,596 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.13 | — | 73.33% | $34,742 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.15 | 71.5% | — | $34,833 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.28 | 69.31% | 67.86% | $36,814 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.21 | 65.35% | 51.67% | $37,524 |
| 2020 | 149 | 3.21 | 64.87% | 59.37% | $39,864 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.17 | 63.02% | 69.44% | $41,060 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.33 | 67.27% | 60.98% | $43,115 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.30 | 65.19% | 47.41% | $44,834 |
| 2024 | 149 | 3.44 | 67.67% | 57.89% | $46,404 |
| 2025 | 150 | 3.43 | 61.32% | 57.06% | $47,400 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 67.86% to 51.67% (-16.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 147–154, with a median of 150.
- Resident tuition moved from $39,550 in 2011 to $47,400 in 2025 (+20%).
- Of 169 graduates, 82.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 19.3 points below the state average.
Region
Rhode Island law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Northern Illinois University School of Law · Texas Southern University School of Law · Widener University Commonwealth Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Roger Williams University School of Law?
Roger Williams University School of Law's median LSAT is 150. The middle 50% scored 147–154.
What is Roger Williams University School of Law's bar passage rate?
57.06% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 76.16% within two years.
How much does Roger Williams University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $47,400 per year, $47,400 non-resident. Median grant: $28,000.
What are Roger Williams University School of Law's employment outcomes?
82.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Roger Williams University School of Law?
Roger Williams University School of Law admitted 61.3% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.