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Roger Williams University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bristol, RI

$34,402

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 4,346, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 78 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 69%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,402.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

86% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

69% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 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

89%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

Demographics

White

74%

Hispanic

10%

Unknown

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

23% 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

22

Total Online Enrollment

4,202

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

80% On-campus

20% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 80% online

Associate Check Bold 60% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 10% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 50% online

Master's Check Bold 24% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $34,402 $34,402
Graduate $17,016 $17,016

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $900
On-campus room and board $15,698
On-campus other expenses $3,284
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,864
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,014

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $54,284 $54,284
Off-campus without family $50,166 $50,166
Off-campus with family $38,316 $38,316

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

84%

State Grant Aid

2%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $1,725
State Grant Aid $1,583
Institution Grant Aid $18,721
Pell Grant Aid $4,359

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC