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Summary
Roger Williams University is a private institution that was founded in 1956. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,451, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 140 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Roger Williams University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 55. Its tuition and fees are $31,618 (2012-13).
Located on 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, R.I., Roger Williams University is a short trip from Providence, R.I.; Boston; and New York. Freshmen admitted to the university are required to live on campus but can move off campus after their first year. More than 60 percent of the student body does live on campus. Students at Roger Williams have the opportunity to join the more than 80 clubs and organizations available, including the Campus Entertainment Network, which is a standing committee of the Student Senate that plans and programs entertainment events. Known as the Hawks, Roger Williams fields 20 varsity teams that compete in the NCAA Division III.
Roger Williams promotes personal attention between students and instructors, which has resulted in the university offering no teaching assistants for any course. Each class is prepared and presented by a faculty member of the university. The Spiegel Center for Global and International Programs at Roger Williams University offers students opportunities to study abroad in more than 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, and Hong Kong.
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Roger Williams University is a regional leader in the liberal arts strengthened by professional schools. The 140-acre coastal campus lies in historic Bristol, Rhode Island, and is easily accessible from Boston and New York. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the university draws 3,834 full-time undergraduates. Forty liberal arts majors and professional programs blend the traditional and innovative, cultivating multiple areas of expertise. The university also offers graduate programs and the state's only law school. The campus includes modern facilities, recreation, athletics and social opportunities. Students gain the tools to succeed in careers and further study. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $64,995,000 |
Applying
When applying to Roger Williams University, it's important to note the application deadline is February 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at Roger Williams University is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 77.7 percent and an early acceptance rate of 89.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 77.7% |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | February 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Roger Williams University is 14:1, and the school has 44.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Roger Williams University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Architecture and Related Services; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.8 percent.
Student Life
Roger Williams University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,451, with a gender distribution of 50.7 percent male students and 49.3 percent female students. At this school, 76.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 24.0 percent of students live off campus. Roger Williams University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,844 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Roger Williams University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Roger Williams University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Roger Williams University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Roger Williams University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Roger Williams University, 57.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,214.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $31,618 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $13,690 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
