School Overview
Roger Williams University (RWU) is a private liberal arts university that was founded in 1956. The campus sits on 140 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island. Though the university is named for the theologian Roger Williams (cofounder of Rhode Island), the school doesn’t have a religious affiliation.
RWU offers programs which few other schools do such as computer networking and security programs, online Digital Forensics studies, and an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology. RWU also has well-respected school of architecture and the only law school in the state of Rhode Island. About 85 % of the university’s 3,800 undergraduate and 850 graduate students live on campus.
General Information
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Admission Office 1 Old Ferry Rd Bristol, RI 02809-2921 (401) 254-3500 (800) 458-7144 Fax: (401) 254-3557 [email protected] Contact: Didier Bouvet Dean of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 1 Old Ferry Rd Bristol, RI 02809-2921 (401) 253-1040 www.rwu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,345 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 954 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,297 Graduate enrollment: 264 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 61% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 82% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural History/Criticism B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Journalism B Communications Technologies Graphic Communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Construction Trades Construction Site Management B Education Elementary Education B Engineering Engineering – General B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Foreign Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Historic Preservation/Conservation B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources & Conservation – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A,B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Roger Williams University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 253-1040 |
| Website: | https://www.rwu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Address: | One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809-2921 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,838 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 65% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 4,260 (88% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $36,978 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,978 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $16,226 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Roger Williams University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Roger Williams University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Engineering | 5 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 4 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 5 | 76 | 15 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Roger Williams University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $36,978 |
| Out-of-state | $36,978 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,668 |
| Out-of-state | $16,668 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,039 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,018 | 98% | $16,226 |
| Student loan aid | 747 | 72% | $13,238 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,855 | 85% | $15,561 |
| Federal student loans | 2,661 | 59% | $6,138 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Roger Williams University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Roger Williams University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 8,906 | 4,168 | 4,738 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 88% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 13% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Roger Williams University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,838 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,523 |
| Graduate enrollment | 315 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Roger Williams University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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