Roger Williams University School of Law

Bristol, RI Private ABA Accredited

RWU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1992, Roger Williams University School of Law, also known as RWU Law, is a private law school located in Bristol, Rhode Island. Last year, 188 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 489. With 100 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 61.32% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 30.24% at Roger Williams University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 150 and the average GPA is 3.43. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 57.06%. For the 150 graduates in 2025, 112 students got full-time jobs and 3 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Roger Williams University School of Law.

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Roger Williams University School of Law tuition & fee is $50,304 for prospective students.
64.66% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $28,000 at Roger Williams University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 55.66% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2027 Tuition & fees1$50,304
2026 Tuition & fees2$50,304
Average Grant Amount$28,000
Grant Received64.66%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Roger Williams University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Roger Williams University School of Law Directory Information

Roger Williams University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is April 1, 2027. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $60. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.