Roger Williams University Admissions Profile
Roger Williams University is located in Bristol, RI. It serves roughly 3,971 students with a student-faculty ratio near 12:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 88%. Estimated in-state tuition is $40,962 ($40,962 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $51,500.
RWU is a comprehensive, private University located on the water in Rhode Island. With nearly 4,000 full-time undergraduates on our primarily residential, suburban campus in Bristol, we are small enough to make personal connections and large enough to see a new face every single day. 100% of our students graduate with more than one academic program, and 100% graduate with at least one engaged learning experience (internship, research, service, etc.). Programs range from Marine Biology to Architecture, and Engineering to the Arts.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- First-year retention: 79%
- Graduation rate: 67%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $40,962
- Out-of-state tuition: $40,962
- Average net price: $60,180
- Pell grant recipients: 11%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Finance/Accounting
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Social Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: ROTC Program
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
- Campus life: Hands-on Learning
- Campus life: Clubs and Organizations
- Campus life: DEIJ Initiatives
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $51,500, underscoring the return on investment for Roger Williams University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- Test midpoints: 1,215 SAT / — ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 79%
- Graduation rate: 67%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male