Academics
At Roger Williams University, we are committed to providing our students with the limitless options of a liberal arts education that prepares them for careers or future study. With 40 majors, five schools and an additional interdisciplinary Core curriculum requirement, what to do and who to become is up to you. Whether you’re interested in business or architecture, education or engineering, you can make your mark at RWU.

At Roger Williams University, we understand the value of education, and we’ve designed our academic programs to provide students with the knowledge, practical skills and perseverance that lead to successful careers. At the same time, we’ll help you develop the research, analytical and communications abilities that lead to a lifetime of learning. What you’ll get:
- A strong liberal arts education
- A faculty student ratio of 1:12
- Class sizes averaging 20 students
- Internship opportunities
- Accomplished faculty members
And, you’ll have many degree options. For undergraduates, you’ll choose from one of our quality liberal arts or professional majors, challenge yourself with a double major or work toward a specialty in one of our professional schools. For graduate students, you’ll pursue additional studies in one of our expanding crop of postgraduate and master’s degree programs.
Every year, Roger Williams pushes students beyond the text, beyond the classroom, beyond the campus, and into worlds far and near to gain the knowledge and connections to be fully equipped to face the challenges of the future.