School Information

62.6
Total Enrollment 4,587
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Roger Williams University

http://www.rwu.edu
One Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2923
(401) 253-1040

Roger Williams University is an independent liberal arts University that combines the unique strengths of small liberal arts colleges and those of larger comprehensive universities and where liberal and professional education are enhanced by their integration and the recognition of their unity. At the foundation of the institution is a set of core values that play a central role in guiding a respectful, diverse and intellectually vibrant university community: Love of learning as an intrinsic value Preparation for careers and future study Collaboration of students and faculty in research Commitment to community through service and sustainability Appreciation of global perspectives ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Roger Williams University, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 73.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,264), and 55% receive loans ($6,073 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,290. Off campus it is around $3,680.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Roger Williams University is $31,184 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,553 people applied to Roger Williams University. Of the applicants, 61.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (20.0% male and 17.0% female)

Of the 4,269 undergraduate students at Roger Williams University, 14.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 55.0% of the 318 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     9.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (401) 254-3500
Admissions Office Email admit@rwu.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Undergraduate Admission Roger Williams University One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809
Admissions Transfer URL https://www.amherst.edu/admission
Admissions Website http://thedock.rwu.edu/meet-us-visit/rwu-on-the-road?region=CT (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Roger Williams University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Roger Williams University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 495
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
 
Roger Williams University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 58 27
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 58 27
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 2
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 47
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 29
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 0 170
Accounting 1 22
Business Administration and Management, General 0 47
Finance, General 36
International Business/Trade/Commerce 14
Management Information Systems, General 10
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 41
Communication, journalism, and related programs 85
Communication and Media Studies, Other 85
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 12
Graphic Communications, General 12
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 1 2 20
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 6
Health Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 14
Engineering 25
Engineering, General 25
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 53
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 45
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 8
English language and literature/letters 38
Creative Writing 13
English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 10
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 10
History 27
History, General 27
Legal professions and studies 6 29
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 6 20
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0 9
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 8
Historic Preservation and Conservation 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural resources and conservation 9
Environmental Science 9
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Philosophy 0
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 3
Chemistry, Other 1
Psychology 97 15
Forensic Psychology 15
Psychology, General 97
Public administration and social service professions 0 4 28 7
Public Administration 0 4 28 7
Security and protective services 6 115 14
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 6 115 14
Social sciences 37
Political Science and Government, General 18
Social Sciences, General 0
Social Sciences, Other 19
Visual and performing arts 24
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Art/Art Studies, General 7
Dance, General 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
 
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