Where are you headed?
Find your path and discover your passion.
Undergraduate
A residential degree experience in Bristol, RI that prepares graduates for success.
Majors and MinorsGraduate
Master’s and certificate programs available on campus and online.
Graduate ProgramsSchool of Law
A rigorous, personalized and marketable legal education in Bristol and Providence, R.I.
JD and MSL ProgramsSchool of Continuing Studies
Certificates, training and flexible degree completion options in Providence and online.
Find Your Program
The RWU Difference
Experiential Learning
Learning outside the classroom helps you hone practical skills, build relationships, reflect on your experience and grow, so you are set up for success.
Affordable Excellence
We are committed to addressing the critical issues of cost, debt and jobs head on. Our initiatives to control cost, keep tuition stable, and enhance the value of a Roger Williams education set us apart.
Facts at a glance
- 6,500Students
Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, Continuing Studies
2 campusesOne on the water in Bristol, RI and one in the heart of RI’s Capital city, Providence
- 15:1
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio
96% Receive Financial AidRWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Sports to meet every interest
12+ Masters and Certificate programsWe offer Graduate programs on campus and online with several accelerated options for Undergraduate students
- Only 1
RWU School of Law is RI’s only Law School for undivided attention from the state bench and bar
Flexible & ConvenientSchool of Continuing Studies offers a variety of educational opportunities and methods for career enhancement
Recent News
View all News
Latino Policy Institute at RWU Names New Director
Gabriela Domenzain brings national experience in Latino policy, politics and the press.
RWU Criminal Justice Alumnus Developing a National Framework for School Policing
As part of a team, Joseph McKenna is creating an evidence-based framework for best implementing school-based law enforcement programs.
Breaking into the Professional Art Scene
Visual Arts Program prepared Emily Adler ’17 to stage her own solo exhibition, sell her first artwork before even graduating from RWU.
Upcoming Events
View all Events- FriJul21
Barn Summer Playhouse Series: "Quake"
Performing Arts Center (The Barn) - SatAug26
- MonAug28
What's happening at RWU
A President's Take: Donald J. Farish
A Recommendation to Jeff Bezos to Award Transformative Philanthropic Gifts to Colleges
(My essay in Inside Higher Ed, July 2017)
Visit RWU
Join us for an Open House, Summer Campus Tour, Shadow Visit, or even Virtually!
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
RWU First Amendment Blog
Deadline pressure: Rhode Island should pass student press-freedom law
Summer Sessions
Get ahead or catch up! Spend the summer on campus or study online.
RWU Social Hub
Keep up with your Hawks and check the Social Media Directory to follow more.
Graduate Open House
Join us in Providence on July 12th and August 9th.
Commencement 2017
Congratulations to the graduates and families of the Class of 2017!