Roger Williams University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1 Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI  02809
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Construction Management
Finance
Financial Planning And Services
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Operations Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Related
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Hispanic And Latin American Languages
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health-care Administration
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions Related
Public Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Professions And Studies Related
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Historic Preservation And Conservation
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice Related
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology And Anthropology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Musicology And Ethnomusicology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,515

Applied

7,830

Accepted

4,703

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,962

Females Applied

4,234

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,553

Males Applied

3,596

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.25

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio review, audition, specific preparatory courses for visual arts studies, graphic design communications, architecture, creative writing, dance and theater

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	593	550	630
SAT Math	588	540	630
ACT Composite	26	24	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,326

Fees

2,184

Full-time student fees

15,564

Room & board

8,310

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

22,916

Avg. Financial Aid Package

22,818

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,294

Avg. Loan Aid

12,688

Avg. Grant Aid

15,125

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

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

4,703

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.42%
Black or African American	2.3%
White or Caucasian	73.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	1.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	2.04%
Other	11.63%

Gender

Male (47.12%)

Female (52.88%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	76%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Week/Winter Weekend, Midnight Madness and Student Involvement Fair

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:
Campus Entertainment Network, Dance Club, WQRI 88.3 Radio Station and Habitat for Humanity

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

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			No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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

538

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 217

Part-time - 321

Male - 300

Female - 238

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