Roger Williams University
RWU is a comprehensive, private University located on the water in Rhode Island. With nearly 4,000 full-time undergraduates on our primarily residential, suburban campus in Bristol, we are small enough to make personal connections and large enough to see a new face every single day. 100% of our students graduate with more than one academic program, and 100% graduate with at least one engaged learning experience (internship, research, service, etc.). Programs range from Marine Biology to Architecture, and Engineering to the Arts.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
We perform a holistic review of every individual application. This means that that we look at each and every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement - and always in the context of your personal, school and local environment.
Transfer
We perform a holistic review of every individual application. This means that that we look at each and every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement - and always in the context of your personal, school and local environment.
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Additional information
Our standard rate tuition for 2024-25 is $44,088 (this does not include room and board). However, the average net cost of attendance after RWU aid is $22,230. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships which typically range from $17,000 to $23,000 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. Please note: Financial Aid packages will vary based on each individual situation.