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Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is a medium, private institution located in Bristol, ri. Founded in 1956, Roger Williams University offers undergraduate degrees in 102 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

4,050 undergraduates

$42,666 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Roger Williams University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 87.8%

SAT score average 1228

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.45

Application fee $55

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Key deadlines

February

47 days away Application deadline date

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November

334 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Roger Williams University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Engineering and Technology

Other

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Marketing

Architecture

Psychology, General

Finance and Financial Management Services

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,666

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,690

Books & supplies $900

Other expenses $3,350

Cost of attendance* $63,606

Average financial aid package $28,842

Estimated cost $34,764 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,666

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,690

Books & supplies $900

Other expenses $3,350

Cost of attendance* $63,606

Average financial aid package $28,842

Estimated cost $34,764 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Roger Williams University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,050, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

4,344

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

72%

African American %

Hispanic American %

11%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Roger Williams University, students love their Dance Club. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809

8004587144

https://www.rwu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Dance club

Campus entertainment network

Alternative entertainment

Wqri 83.3 fm

Interclass council

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Roger Williams University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Roger Williams University?

Roger Williams University is located in Bristol, ri.

What is the acceptance rate at Roger Williams University?

The acceptance rate for Roger Williams University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Roger Williams University?

The average high school GPA for Roger Williams University students was 3.45.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Roger Williams University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Roger Williams University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $254,424.

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