RWU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.71%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1220. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $45,197
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at RWU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,350, including 364 online students
- 4,038 Undergraduate, 312 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.3% men, 52.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 69%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 81%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 109 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 7 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 18 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
RWU Overview
Roger Williams University (RWU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bristol, RI. Roger Williams University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The RWU's tuition & fees is $45,197 for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $23,522.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,350 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
RWU's acceptance rate is 87.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.04%. The median SAT score is 1220 and the ACT score is 26.
RWU ranked 8th in Rhode Island Colleges rankings. Roger Williams University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Roger Williams University is $45,197. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,305.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $47,878 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,001.
| Undergraduate | $45,197 |
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| Graduate | $21,305 |
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| Undergraduate | $47,878 |
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| Graduate | $20,001 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Roger Williams University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at RWU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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