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Roger Williams University (RWU)
- One Old Ferry Rd
- Bristol, RI 02809
- OPEID College Code: 00341000
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- General Phone: (401) 253-1040
- President: Roy J. Nirschel, Ph.d.
- Website: www.rwu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,586
- College Alias: RWU
- College Mascot: Hawks
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Roger Williams University is an independent Liberal Arts University that combines the unique strengths of small liberal arts colleges and those of larger comprehensive universities and where liberal and professional education are enhanced by their integration and the recognition of their unity.
At the foundation of the institution is a set of core values that play a central role in guiding a respectful, diverse, and intellectually vibrant university community:
-Love of learning as an intrinsic value
-Preparation for careers and future study
-Collaboration of students and faculty in research
-Commitment to community service
-Appreciation of global perspectives
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RWU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | - | - |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 521 (-) | 524 (-) | 1,045 (-) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,041 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 9% | 9% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,000 | $3,636 | $953 | $9,182 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,539 | 1,277 | 968 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,942 | $23,040 | $21,840 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,942 | $23,040 | $21,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,240 | $10,422 | $10,034 |
| Other Expenses | $1,252 | $1,510 | $1,450 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,340 | $3,164 | $3,014 |
| Other Expenses | $1,982 | $1,888 | $1,798 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,902 | $1,888 | $1,726 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,334 | $35,872 | $34,024 |
| Out of State | $39,334 | $35,872 | $34,024 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,164 | $28,992 | $27,352 |
| Out of State | $32,164 | $28,992 | $27,352 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $28,744 | $25,752 | $24,266 |
| Out of State | $28,744 | $25,752 | $24,266 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,586 Undergraduate: 4,359 Graduate: 227
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,340 Female: 2,246
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,237 Female: 2,122
- Graduate Gender Male: 103 Female: 124
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,923 Part-Time: 663
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,835 Part-Time: 524
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 88 Part-Time: 139
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 94 | 2% |
| American Indian | 14 | 0.3% |
| Black | 62 | 1% |
| Asian | 59 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 2% |
| White | 3,475 | 76% |
| Unknown | 789 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 81 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,789 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,632 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 442 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 176 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 101 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 128 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 167 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 59 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,208 | 735 | 473 |
| Faculty Status | 529 | 209 | 320 |
| Tenured Faculty | 113 | 113 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 529 | 209 | 320 |
| Primarily Instruction | 518 | 198 | 320 |
| Primarily Public Service | 11 | 11 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 125 | 123 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 134 | 118 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 420 | 285 | 135 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 112 | 95 | 17 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 289 | 173 | 116 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,737 (198) | $82,757 (116) | $80,295 (82) |
| Professor | $93,974 (71) | $92,923 (51) | $96,653 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $84,406 (53) | $82,071 (26) | $86,656 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,086 (74) | $69,921 (39) | $66,040 (35) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,737 (198) | $82,757 (116) | $80,295 (82) |
| Professor | $93,974 (71) | $92,923 (51) | $96,653 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $84,406 (53) | $82,071 (26) | $86,656 (27) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,086 (74) | $69,921 (39) | $66,040 (35) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 451 | 247 | 204 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 428 | 227 | 201 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Lacrosse | 63 | 42 | 21 |
| Soccer | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| Tennis | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Cross Country | 35 | 18 | 17 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 52 | 52 | - |
| Equestrian | 29 | - | 29 |
| Sailing | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,055 | $14,678 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,775 | $3,796 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Equestrian | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Sailing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 45% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 44% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 19 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 16 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 7 |
| Burglary | 16 | 11 |
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