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Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

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37,025 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
91%
91%
Acceptance Rate
4,206
Students
Small town
Small town
Setting
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Overview

Roger Williams University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bristol, RI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI  02809
United States
Contact Amy Tiberio
AVP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Email: admit@rwu.edu
Phone: 800-458-7144

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
Architectural History And Criticism, General Checkmark
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other Checkmark
Construction Management, General Checkmark
Finance, General Checkmark
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International Business/trade/commerce Checkmark
Management Information Systems, General Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management, General Checkmark
Operations Management And Supervision Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other Checkmark
International And Intercultural Communication Checkmark
Journalism Checkmark
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Education, General Checkmark
Elementary Education And Teaching Checkmark
English/language Arts Teacher Education Checkmark
Foreign Language Teacher Education Checkmark
History Teacher Education Checkmark
Mathematics Teacher Education Checkmark
Secondary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General Checkmark
Computer Engineering, General Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering, General Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Industrial Technology/technician Checkmark
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General Checkmark
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) Checkmark
Health/health Care Administration/management Checkmark
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other Checkmark
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis Checkmark
Historic Preservation And Conservation, General Checkmark
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other Checkmark
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark Checkmark
Criminal Justice/police Science Checkmark
Forensic Science And Technology Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Economics, General Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Sociology And Anthropology Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Musicology And Ethnomusicology Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,163
Applied
7,427
Accepted
4,206
Enrolled
91%
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Female Admissions

4,440
Females Applied
4,131
Females Accepted
93%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,723
Males Applied
3,296
Males Accepted
89%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

55
Application Fee
3.43
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Required for some programs Transcript of high school record
Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements: Portfolio for architecture and visual arts majors

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen February 1st Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen February 1st Not reported
Other early decision plan November 15th December 15th
Transfer April 1st Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 580 550 640
SAT Math 574 530 620
ACT Composite 24 23 29

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

37,025
Private
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Fees

330
Full-time student fees
16,012
Room & board
9,048
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

26,004
Avg. Financial Aid Package
27,281
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,489
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,359
Avg. Loan Aid
14,639
Avg. Grant Aid
18,346
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,206
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
79%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 9.89%
Black or African American 3.54%
White or Caucasian 74.56%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.24%
Asian 2.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 2.78%
Other 6.06%

Gender

Male (50.36%)
Female (49.64%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Men-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 72%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Spring Concert and Dance Club Show

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Dance Club, Campus Entertainment Network, Alternative Entertainment (AE), WQRI 88.3 FM and InterClass Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Rave Guardian Emergency Communication App

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Division 3 No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Division 3 No
Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey No Checkmark No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Division 3 No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball No Checkmark No
Wrestling No Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Division 3 No
Field Hockey No Division 3 No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No No No
Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey No Checkmark No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Division 3 No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee No Checkmark No
Volleyball No Division 3 No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

530
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 195
Part-time - 335
Male - 284
Female - 246
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