Roger Williams University (RWU) is an independent, nationally recognized university in Bristol, Rhode Island. Founded in 1956, the university is known for providing a personalized, liberal arts-based education to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers more than 40 degree programs in the fields of business, communications, education, engineering and other areas. The university is one of the most diverse institutions in New England, with two colleges and 10 schools, including the Roger Williams School of Law. At RWU, students can explore their passions and challenge themselves in intellectually stimulating and innovative environments. The university also offers numerous leadership and research opportunities, along with a range of extracurricular activities, to help build strong global citizens.
- Address: One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809-2921
- Phone: (401) 253-1040
- Website: https://www.rwu.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 4,702
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $55
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $38,274 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Room & Board | $12,000 |
| Other | $2,864 |
| Total Cost | $54,038 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Architecture
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 49%
- Female: 51%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 3%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 74%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 8%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 1%
- Out-of-State: 99%
- Unknown: 0%