Roger Williams University (RWU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,992
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	70%

Located in Bristol, Rhode Island, RWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that RWU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Roger Williams University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, RWU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

RWU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,594

Cost of attendance at Roger Williams University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,594

Cost of attendance at Roger Williams University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Roger Williams University received on average $20,225 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,225

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	206	21%	$4,679	$963,780
Other Federal Grant	206	21%	$5,043	$1,038,780
State Grant/Scholarships	36	4%	$2,037	$73,320
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	985	100%	$19,096	$18,809,512
Total Grant & Scholarships	985	100%	$20,225	$19,921,612

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Roger Williams University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Roger Williams University students is 70.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.9%.

70.3%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 70.0% 7 students
white 71.5% 596 students
unknown 75.6% 34 students
hispanic 59.4% 41 students
International Students 53.1% 17 students
Mixed Race 73.9% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Roger Williams University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Roger Williams University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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