Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Roger Williams University is a private institution located in Bristol, RI, that was named for a 17th century visionary who advocated for religious liberty, equality, and a government free of religion. What began as a junior college back in 1956 is now comprised of three campuses, two in Bristol and one in Providence, that feature nine schools and colleges offering more than 75 programs. RWU puts emphasis on experiential learning, particularly through the Feinstein Center for Service Learning & Community Engagement. RWU is also home to the only Law School in the state. 

Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$36,456
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$36,456
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$42,666
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$42,666
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$16,690
Books and Supplies
$900
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$31,039
$30k - $48k
$31,475
$48k - $75k
$34,743
$75k - $110k
$36,633
$110k+
$38,028
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
78%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
11%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,611
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
11%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,281
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,663

 

Students receiving state aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2057
Students receiving federal aid
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,281
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$20,529
$30k - $48k
$22,056
$48k - $75k
$19,319
$75k - $110k
$20,039
$110k+
$17,596
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$53,911,180
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$22,319,210

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
71%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,439
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,037
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,110

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
91%
Acceptance Rate
8121
Students Applied
46%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
98
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15December 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1 May 1
Application Fee
$55
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
16%
Out-Of-State Students
79%
4%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
550
75th
630
Reading
25th
570
75th
640
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
21%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
22%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
13
Top 25%
37
Top 50%
72

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-458-7144
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,397
Total Number of Undergrads
4,103
0
100
62%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
48%
20-39 Students
50%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
85

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
50%
Residency
In-State Students
16%
Out-Of-State Students
79%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
48
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
10%
White
74%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
8%
Percent of First Generation Students
20%
Student Organizations
74
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
73%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawk
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
241
Total Female Athletes
250
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
  • Sailing
  • Polo
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Sailing
  • Polo
Roger Williams University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,000
Top 5 Cities
Providence
Boston
New York
Hartford
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Roger Williams University
US Navy
CVS Health
Fidelity Investments
State of Rhode Island
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Arts and Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
The academics that are offered at Roger Williams University are incredible. I will soon be going into my second year at this university and so far I am very impressed. I am pursuing the major of business-law and, this school, as well as my academic advisors have been wonderful. They have outlined my class schedules and have thoroughly explained the course of action that I will take. They are always interested in what I have to say and consider every thought that I have. If there is ever anything that I am unsure of whether it is in classes or within my extracurricular involvement, the professors as well as the entire staff are more than willing to explain it to me as well as any student. They make sure that everyone is on the right track and they go out of their way to ensure the understanding of everything that is presented to students. Through my academics, extracurricular activities, and athletic involvement on campus, I am learning how to manage my time wisely, how to stay healthy, and how to stay organized and keep my studies in order. I have gotten so much out of college so far and I am very happy with the way it has turned out. Being at Roger Williams University has been very rewarding thus far and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Brittney from Bristol, RI
Roger Williams offers an amazing array of majors-from Psychology to Marine Biology to Criminal Justice. On top of that, the teachers offer one-on-one time if you ever need any help in that class. Just go onto ratemyprofessor.com and see for yourself the kind of things other students have said about their teachers and classes!
Jessica from North Attleboro, MA
Ever since going to Roger Williams i learned more about my major alone then i ever could, with the great one on one support from faculty, and my wonderful advisor. It has really opened my eyes life around me in a positive way. Going into the real world is not so bad when you are going to roger William's. You learn not only about your area of study, but you also learn alot about yourself.
Jaclyn from Mount Sinai, NY
RWU is a fantastic school that thrives on building a student's academic performance. The staff and professors genuinely care about their students and will help them reach their life goals. It is truly a great place to learn.
T from Stoughton, MA
The Architecture school is amazing and probably one of the best, if not the best program at the school. The campus is beautiful and is well maintained. However some of the people at school are stuck up but there are plenty of nice, normal people.
Kerri
RWU is a university that has it all with its perfect balance of educational and social opportunities. With a variety of clubs, sports, and intramural activities, not to mention its geographical surroundings, there is surely something for everyone. Each student and faculty member I met during my visits to the campus were so friendly and I can't wait to attend in the Fall!
Gabriella from Middletown, CT
Great school with a beautiful campus, helpful and caring faculty and staff, and so much to offer to students!
Great financial aid and scholarship options, plus locked tuition rates to help make college affordable!
Excellent for academics and involvement!
Anonymous
RWU is a university that is there to help the students succeed. RWU has many great programs that can help the student to achieve their desired degree/ profession in a shorter amount of time. Also, RWU is a camps community and is there for their students for anything.
Shelbie from Westerly, RI
The campus is absolutely beautiful and one of the major reasons I fell in love with this school, but because we are directly on the water, there is a lot of rain. The teachers are willing to help whenever and wherever possible and are actually interested in your education. As for the last sentence...The food is incredible and rated number one in the country by students for multiple years; fresh fish, organic, vegetarian, fresh made, options, what more could you want?
Rachel from Durham, CT
Roger Williams is an academically challenging university. It provides fantastic support systems for incoming freshman during the tough transition phase. Roger Williams has a great social life for those who are not interested in involvement with drugs and alcohol.
Girl from MA