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Roger Williams University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Rhode Island

Roger Williams University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
87.7%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹41,72,271Out-of-state
Students
3,946Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

Roger Williams University (RWU) is a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The school enrolled approximately 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students and employs over 480 academic staff as of 2022.

Admissions planning estimate

87.7% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 72.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 87.8% (7,231/8,238; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,029
Offered a place 7,042
Enrolled 918

13% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1140-1310
4001600
ACT composite24-29
136

What a year costs

₹58,64,174 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹41,72,271
  • Housing₹16,07,364
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹58,64,174
After aid (average) ₹35,69,322

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹41,72,271
Out-of-state ₹41,72,271

Average aid awarded: ₹27,31,918 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.1%
Retention
68.7%
Graduation
61%
Get financial aid
81%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 69.6%
Hispanic 11.6%
Unknown 8.1%
African American 4%
Multiracial 2.9%
Asian 2%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservationbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysisbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historic Preservation and Conservationbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Professions and Studies, Otherbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.71%
Total Applicants8029
Admitted Applicants7042
Enrolled Applicants918
Application Fee₹5,166
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1140
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹41,72,271
Out-of-State Tuition₹41,72,271
Average Housing Cost₹16,07,364
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹35,69,322
Students Receiving Aid61%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,31,918
Out-of-State Students81%

Student Body Diversity

African American4%
Asian2.03%
Hispanic11.58%
White69.64%
Multiracial2.86%
Native American0.33%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International1.42%
Unknown Race8.11%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate68.65%
Retention Rate81.09%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates3946

Contact

Street Address1 Old Ferry Rd
ZIP Code02809
Phone(401) 254-3500
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/