Roger Williams University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bristol, RI

$36,978

Avg tuition

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About Roger Williams University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Roger Williams University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Bristol, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,838, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 67%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $36,978.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

85% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Required

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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5k

Students Enrolled

12%

Online Student Enrollment

14:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

74%

Unknown

10%

Hispanic

8%

Black

3%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

578

Student Location Breakout

12% 88%

Percent of Programs Online

82% On-campus

18% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates 57% online

Associate 60% online

Bachelor's 13% online

Graduate Certificate 17% online

Master's 13% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

19%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,612
State Grant Aid $1,833
Institution Grant Aid $15,303
Pell Grant Aid $4,479

Financial Outlook

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.