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.

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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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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Students enrolled

89%

Online student enrollment

15:1

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%

Hispanic

10%

Unknown

Black

Two or more races

Asian

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
	Architectural History and Criticism, General
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Operations Management and Supervision
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Construction Management
	Financial Planning and Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
5	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Graphic Communications, General
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer Science
7	Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
8	Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
10	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
11	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
	Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
12	History
	History, General
13	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
	Pre-Law Studies
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Humanities/Humanistic Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Historic Preservation and Conservation
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
18	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
19	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
20	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Clinical Psychology
	Forensic Psychology
21	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
22	Security And Protective Services
	Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
	Forensic Science and Technology
	Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
23	Social Sciences
	International Relations and Affairs
	Social Sciences, General
	Sociology and Anthropology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
24	Visual And Performing Arts
	Musicology and Ethnomusicology
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Dance, General

Roger Williams University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Roger Williams University

Rankings

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.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

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.