Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

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Tuition & Fees

$46,016

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
570
75th
630
25th
550
75th
31
25th
24
75th
28
25th
24
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,389
Declined 732
Total Received 8,121
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Private

4,103

undergraduate students

294

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Roger Williams University, located on a 140-acre campus, founded in 1956, is an independent, coeducational institution. Its campus is located in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,397
Established in 1956
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

140-acre campus in Bristol (population: 22,290), 20 miles from Providence; branch campus in Providence. Air, bus, and train serve Providence; major airport serves Boston (75 miles). School operates transportation to downtown malls and to bus and train stations. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Roger Williams University
1 Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI
02809

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
75%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
570
75th
630
25th
550
75th
31
25th
24
75th
28
25th
24
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,389
Declined 732
Total Received 8,121

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,320

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,666
Housing $9,320
Food $7,370
Additional fees $3,350
Books & supplies $900
Total $63,606
Average Financial Aid - $20,320
Total with Avg. Aid $43,286

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,909,422
State $204,750
Institutional $37,921,375
Other external $860,937
Total $41,896,484

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $14,884,591
Other external $599,094
Total $15,483,685

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 458-7144, extension 3100
F: 401 254-3356
finaid@rwu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, crew, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

ballroom dancing, basketball, dance, dance team, dodgeball, floor hockey, futsal

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, Commonwealth Coast Conference, Intercollegiate Sailing Association, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Construction Management, General yes yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Environmental Chemistry yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Language Teacher Education yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Psychology yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Musicology and Ethnomusicology yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes yes
Sociology and Anthropology yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Marketing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Humanities
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,397

total students

17%

in-state

83%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93%

4,103
students

Female
50%
2,045

Male
50%
2,058

7%

294
students

Female
62%
182

Male
38%
112

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

3,701
students

Female
51%
1,873

Male
49%
1,828

10%

402
students

Female
43%
172

Male
57%
230

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
73%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 29
Countries most often represented Canada
China
El Salvador
Japan
Saudi Arabia
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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