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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 ProgramsUniversity College
Certificates, training, and flexible degree options in Providence and online.
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Innovating the Blue Economy
Our academic expertise in marine science, shellfish aquaculture, ports and shipping, marine trades and defense, and marine and coastal law helps make our communities, coastal economies, and the environment stronger and more resilient.
RWU Recognized For Sustainability Initiatives
Our commitment to sustainability was recently recognized with a STARS Bronze rating from the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Did you know our Bristol campus is powered by 100% renewable energy? And RWU is proud to offer 292 sustainability-related courses!
RWU Hosts Inaugural Real Estate Symposium
Leaders from architecture, construction management, legal, development, government and banking came together to discuss the rapidly changing real estate environment.
Facts at a glance
- 6,500Students
Undergraduate, Graduate, Law, University College
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
- 98% Receive Financial Aid
RWU 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 programs
We 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 & Convenient
University College offers a variety of educational opportunities and methods for career enhancement
Recent News
Straight from the Horse’s Mouth: RWU Hosts Equine History Collective Annual Conference
The conference, running Sept. 28-Oct. 1, highlights the historical significance of horses and other equines and features a talk on the history of horses in Rhode Island by Associate Professor of History Charlotte Carrington-Farmer as well as a reading by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks.
RWU Welcomes New Undergraduate Students with Convocation Ceremony
Video: The Class of 2027 moved into their new homes on campus just before Convocation.
Roger Williams University Appoints Laura Baldwin as First Chief Marketing Officer
Baldwin brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education marketing to lead the RWU marketing and communications department.
What's happening at RWU
The College Tour
The College Tour is a TV series by multi-award-winning producers that tells the story of colleges and universities worldwide from a student’s perspective. Learn about RWU through the lens of our incredible students.
Commencement 2023
Congratulations to the RWU Class of 2023! We invite graduates and their guests to visit the Roger Williams University Commencement 2023 webpage for the most up to date information on the ceremony and related events.
Research at RWU
Roger Williams University is committed to an environment in which research and creativity are integrally related to quality teaching at all levels. The University provides significant resources and administrative support to create active research programs.
Standardized Test Optional Policy
RWU is now among the 870+ standardized test optional colleges.
Speakers Bureau
The RWU Speakers Bureau connects subject-matter experts from the Roger Williams community with high schools, organizations, clubs, and community centers that can benefit from a tailored presentation or workshop.
A Place for Active or Retired Military
RWU's University College is where military members – deployed overseas, serving here at home, and those who have already served – can get started on their next steps.
Covid Protocols
With the foundation of our extraordinarily high community vaccination rate, everyone is doing their part and making the smart choices that allow us to be safely together on campus.