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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
Bristol, RI 02809
United States
Contact
Amy Tiberio
AVP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Email: admit@rwu.edu
Phone: 800-458-7144
AVP for Enrollment Management and Marketing
Email: admit@rwu.edu
Phone: 800-458-7144
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Construction Management |
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| Finance |
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| Financial Planning And Services |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Operations Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Graphic Communications |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Hispanic And Latin American Languages |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/health-care Administration |
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| Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions Related |
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| Public Health |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Legal Professions And Studies Related |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Historic Preservation And Conservation |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice Related |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology And Anthropology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Musicology And Ethnomusicology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,906
Applied
7,601
Accepted
4,523
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,738
Females Applied
4,192
Females Accepted
88%
Male Admissions
4,168
Males Applied
3,409
Males Accepted
82%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.49
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 579 | 535 | 630 | |
| SAT Math | 571 | 530 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
32,789
Private
Fees
2,380
Full-time student fees
15,390
Room & board
8,696
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
24,895
Avg. Financial Aid Package
26,407
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,623
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,271
Avg. Loan Aid
13,553
Avg. Grant Aid
16,971
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,523
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
78%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.1% |
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| Black or African American | 2.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.87% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 1.94% |
| Other | 7.43% |
Gender
Male (48.91%)
Female (51.09%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 73% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Spring Concert and Spring Block Party (Carnival)
Student Involvement Fair, Spring Concert and Spring Block Party (Carnival)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Dance Club, WQRI 88.3 Radio Station, Inter Class Council, E Sports and Campus Entertainment Network
Dance Club, WQRI 88.3 Radio Station, Inter Class Council, E Sports and Campus Entertainment Network
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Rave Guardian Emergency Communication App
Rave Guardian Emergency Communication App
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
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 | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
523
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 209
Part-time - 314
Male - 290
Female - 233
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