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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 |
---|---|---|
Architecture | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting | ||
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other | ||
Finance, General | ||
International Business/trade/commerce | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Operations Management And Supervision | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Studies, Other | ||
Journalism | ||
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Graphic Communications, General | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science | ||
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
History Teacher Education | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other | ||
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, General | ||
Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Construction Engineering Technology/technician | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing | ||
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | ||
Health/health Care Administration/management | ||
Public Health, General | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Professions And Studies, Other | ||
Pre-law Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis | ||
Historic Preservation And Conservation, General | ||
International/globalization Studies | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Chemistry, Other | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Administration | ||
Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other | ||
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | ||
Criminal Justice/police Science | ||
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism | ||
Forensic Science And Technology | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Sociology And Anthropology | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Dance, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Musicology And Ethnomusicology |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,123
Applied
7,388
Accepted
4,103
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,399
Females Applied
4,063
Females Accepted
92%
Male Admissions
3,723
Males Applied
3,325
Males Accepted
89%
Applying
55
Application Fee
3.41
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Required for some programs | 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 | November 1st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 1st | Yes |
Transfer | May 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 588 | 570 | 640 | |
SAT Math | 572 | 550 | 630 | |
ACT Composite | 26 | 25 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,336
Private
Fees
330
Full-time student fees
16,690
Room & board
9,320
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
27,722
Avg. Financial Aid Package
27,440
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
18,678
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,356
Avg. Loan Aid
16,361
Avg. Grant Aid
19,868
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
82%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,103
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.57% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 2.97% |
White or Caucasian | 73.77% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
Asian | 2.11% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Two or more races | 2.72% |
Other | 7.58% |
Gender
Male (50.16%)
Female (49.84%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-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 Dance Club Show
Student Involvement Fair, Spring Concert and Dance Club Show
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, Campus Entertainment Network, Alternative Entertainment (AE), WQRI 88.3 FM and InterClass Council
Dance Club, Campus Entertainment Network, Alternative Entertainment (AE), WQRI 88.3 FM and InterClass Council
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 | |
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 |
Gymnastics | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | 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 | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | 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 | |
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
489
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 193
Part-time - 296
Male - 257
Female - 232
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