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.
This is Roger Wiliams University
Find Your Path and Discover Your Passion
Our Location
Bristol, RI is ranked as one of the safest college towns in the country by safewise.com.
Our residential, suburban, 143-acre campus, situated on the water, in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. Our unique position as a coastal university gives us amazing natural resources for teaching, research, studying, and discovery. With leadership in marine science, shellfish aquaculture, maritime law, architecture and historic preservation, sustainability, wind energy, and sailing recreation, our location provides a robust environment for dynamic real-world learning.
Hear about the many things to do in Bristol
Powerful Combinations
Tap into your passions and create your unique advantage by adding a minor or double major! 100% of RWU students have the opportunity to graduate with a major and minor. Start imagining what your unique path can be. Combine criminal justice and psychology, or marketing and sports studies, or engineering and mathematics, the possibilities are endless with our 40+ majors and 70+ minors.
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We May Cost Less Than You Think
Our standard rate tuition for 2023-24 is $42,336 (this does not include housing and fees). However, the average tuition after RWU aid is $20,836. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships which typically range from $15,000 to $21,000 per year (we guarantee that aid for all four undergraduate years). Select students may qualify for our Intercultural Leadership Ambassador Scholarship (ILA), which is an award that covers 95% of tuition annually.
Bottom line, don't count us out.
Will I Get In?
You are SO much more than just a test score. That's why we do a holistic review of every individual application. We are test-optional, so yes, this means it's OK not to submit scores. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.5/4.0 (about a B+/A-), and the middle 50% of admits had GPA’s ranging between 3.2 and 3.9. At RWU, we look at each and every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement- and always in the context of your personal, school, and local environment.
Visit Us
We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us! We offer a variety of visit experiences. Join us to see more about our waterfront campus and hear from staff, faculty and RWU students about their experiences.
Take a Virtual Tour
Want to visit campus but aren’t able to physically join us? Join us virtually! We're offering virtual campus tours narrated by a current RWU student who can answer questions live!
Helpful RWU Info
Our Graduates Achieve Success
At RWU, unique experiential learning opportunities are available in every major. And each one is designed to give you the tools and dynamic real-world experience you need to tackle the kinds of projects and leverage the kinds of opportunities you’ll find in your career. 96% of our 2022 graduates found employment or were in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.
Student Support Services
The Center for Student Academic Success is committed to supporting all RWU students as they take on the challenges of their undergraduate or graduate degree. This includes but is not limited to: advising and peer mentoring, international student services, student accessibility services, health services and counseling, and tutoring.
College Admission Tips and Advice
We want to be a trusted resource for you as you navigate your college search. Here, we compile helpful articles that offer insider tips and tricks, best practices, and behind-the-scenes insight into the admission process.
RWU Athletic Events
Join in the Hawk spirit. Visit the athletics page to find the sports you are interested in and see upcoming games and competitions – both on and off campus. Photo credit: Rob Migliaccio Photography