Fast Facts
RWU Enrollment

Full-time Undergraduate
*degree-seeking students only

3,840

Graduate & Professional

823

Continuing Studies

506

Median Class Size

21

Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio

13:1

 

 

Student Population

 

Male

50%

Female

50%

Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate

82%

6-year graduation rate

58%

 

 

Admission Deadlines

 

Early Action

November 15

Regular Decision

February 1

 

 

Academic Opportunities

 

Number of majors offered

37

Percentage of students who double major

13%

 

 

RWU 2007-2008 Costs

 

Tuition

$24,312

School of Architecture Tuition

$27,384

 

 

Fees

 

Commuter

$1,240

Resident

$1,640

Room

$5,990

Board

$5,500

 

 

Affordability

 

Percentage of students receiving financial aid

79%

Median financial aid package

$19,010

Average debt of graduating class
(for loan borrowers only) including federal and private loans

$31,400

 

 

CSS Profile form due dates

 

Early Decision

November 1

Early Action

January 1

Regular Decision

January 1

 

 

FAFSA due dates

 

Early Decision

February 1

Early Action

February 1

Regular Decision

February 1

 

 

Student Life

 

Number of clubs and organizations

75

Number of Varsity Sports

18

Most Recent On-Campus Entertainment: Third Eye Blind, Fuel, Tone-Loc, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Drew, the Sugar Hill Gang and Guster

Percentage of students who live on campus

78%


Accreditations
  • Roger Williams University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

  • The Roger Williams University School of Law received full approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) in February, 1997 - the highest accreditation status granted.

  • The Roger Williams School of Law is accredited by AALS - the Association of American Law Schools.

  • The Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.

  • The Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education programs are approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.

  • The Gabelli School of Business is accredited by AACSB - the International Association for Management Education.

  • The Paralegal Studies degree program is approved by the American Bar Association.

  • The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

  • The Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

  • The American Chemical Society (ACS) accredits the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Academic Degrees

Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science

Master of Architecture
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Literacy
Master of Public Administration
Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
Juris Doctor

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Veterinary
3+3 Program (combination of Bachelor and Juris Doctor degrees)

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