Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004917
- Phone: (401) 454-6100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.35%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,808Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Roger Williams University (RISD)
2 College St, Providence, RI
RWU is a nonprofit private institution located in Bristol, RI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. RWU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately four thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs RWU offers:
- Security And Protective Services
- Communications And Journalism
- Architecture
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Roger Williams University. A score within the range of 1005 - 1190 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 78% of those who apply are admitted to RWU, of which 17 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at rwu.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Roger Williams University "Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Roger Williams University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Roger Williams University is about 4,900, where graduate students make up roughly 21% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $33,000-$39,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $1,700 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $15,117 |
Receiving Student Loans | 71% | $12,567 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Roger Williams University may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
Intercollegiate Athletics
Roger Williams University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Equestrian
- Sailing
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Roger Williams University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Urban Planning
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Marine Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, B, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Forensic Psychology (M)
- Clinical Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (B, C, M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Social Science (A, B, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Roger Williams University.
- Salve Regina University in Bristol, RI (12 miles away)
- Providence College in Pawtucket, RI (16 miles away)
- Bryant University in Providence, RI (22 miles away)
- Wheaton College - Norton in Westfield, MA (23 miles away)
- Stonehill College in North Dartmouth, MA (30 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 004917
- Phone: (401) 454-6100
- School Homepage