Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
4,703
Students
22,916
Avg. Financial Aid
82%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Bristol, RI 02809
United States
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
9,515
Applied
7,830
Accepted
4,703
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,962
Females Applied
4,234
Females Accepted
85%
Male Admissions
4,553
Males Applied
3,596
Males Accepted
79%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.25
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| 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 |
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| 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
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% |
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| 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
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 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
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 |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | Division 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | Division 3 | 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