Roger Williams University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island 2809
See on MapPhone
(401) 253-1040
Website
https://www.rwu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$41,398Out of state
$41,398Graduate
In state
$19,515Out of state
$19,515Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 17.0% | $5,281 |
State/local grants | 2.0% | $2,057 |
Institutional grants | 99.0% | $19,663 |
Loans | 71.0% | $12,439 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,294 per year
Books & Supplies
$900 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,450 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Accounting
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Financial Planning and Services
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Construction Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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Public Health, General
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Pre-Law Studies
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
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International/Globalization Studies
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Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Environmental Chemistry
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology and Anthropology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Graphic Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
- Public Administration
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Organizational Leadership
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Construction Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
90.99%- Apply 8,121
- Accepted 7,389
- Attend 1,074
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$55Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
51%Male Students
49%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian73.25%
- Hispanic/Latino9.85%
- Not Specified7.25%
- Two Or More Ethnicities3.99%
- Black3.27%
- Asian2.07%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.23%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
4,998
Undergraduate students
4,616
Graduate students
382
Full Time Students
89%Part Time Students
11%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Soccer
Female sports:
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Field Hockey
- Swimming
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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Female
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Swimming
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Sailing
- Equestrian
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Other Sports