Roger Williams University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2576 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #715 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #654 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #1 of 2 | In Bristol |
| #637 of 1,018 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 4,050
- Graduates
- 294
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.rwu.edu
Roger Williams University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Roger Williams University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 8,238 | 3,700 | 4,538 |
| Admissions | 7,231 | 3,178 | 4,053 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,010 | 461 | 549 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 6 | 6 |
310 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
270 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
241 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1130
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roger Williams University are 1130-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roger Williams University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3111 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 489 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 325 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 149 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (3%) |
| Asian | 85 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 52 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roger Williams University is $37,936 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,475 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,765 |
| $48-75K | $34,861 |
| $75-110K | $38,086 |
| $110K+ | $41,052 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,336 | $21,744 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,336 | $21,744 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,336 | $21,744 |
| Fee in-district | $330 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $330 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,962 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,690 |
| Room charge | $9,320 |
| Meal charge | $7,370 |
Roger Williams University majors
Roger Williams University has granted 922 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs and 143 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roger Williams University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | 94 | 20 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 83 | 35 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 58 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 20 | 27 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 44 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 23 | 7 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 26 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 24 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 17 | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 20 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 16 | ||
| Public Health, General | 14 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | 12 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | 7 | |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 4 | 8 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Aquaculture | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | 1 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 6 | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | 4 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 3 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 55 | 922 | 143 |
Roger Williams University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roger Williams University has published 1,935 scientific papers with 36,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Engineering, Philosophy, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 4 |
| 1993 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 | 10 |
| 1997 | 9 | 17 |
| 1998 | 8 | 13 |
| 1999 | 20 | 23 |
| 2000 | 20 | 25 |
| 2001 | 24 | 45 |
| 2002 | 27 | 76 |
| 2003 | 31 | 98 |
| 2004 | 49 | 128 |
| 2005 | 55 | 217 |
| 2006 | 57 | 345 |
| 2007 | 57 | 433 |
| 2008 | 126 | 615 |
| 2009 | 65 | 790 |
| 2010 | 67 | 1180 |
| 2011 | 83 | 1226 |
| 2012 | 89 | 1449 |
| 2013 | 87 | 1580 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1644 |
| 2015 | 92 | 1736 |
| 2016 | 90 | 2016 |
| 2017 | 95 | 1955 |
| 2018 | 71 | 1999 |
| 2019 | 93 | 2414 |
| 2020 | 120 | 3033 |
| 2021 | 65 | 3081 |
| 2022 | 112 | 2971 |
| 2023 | 110 | 3314 |
| 2024 | 93 | 3303 |
Notable alumni
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Shane McMahon
- Occupations
- entrepreneurprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Shane Brandon McMahon is an American businessman and professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenures in WWE.
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Jerry Remy
- Occupations
- baseball playersports commentator
- Biography
-
Gerald Peter Remy was an American professional baseball player and sports broadcaster. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for ten seasons—three with the California Angels (1975–1977) and seven with the Boston Red Sox (1978–1984). After retiring from professional play, Remy was a color commentator for televised Red Sox games for 33 years until his death.
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Bob Wylie
- Occupations
- American football playercoach
- Biography
-
Robert "Bob" Wylie is an American football coach. Wylie has worked on the coaching staffs of multiple teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL), including stints at the Oakland Raiders and the Cleveland Browns, both under head coach Hue Jackson. He also coached the offensive lines of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.
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Jason Mattera
- Occupations
- journalistradio personality
- Biography
-
Jason Joseph Mattera is an American writer, conservative activist, radio host, and Emmy-nominated journalist. Originally from New York City, Mattera started in conservative political activism as a student at Roger Williams University. In 2010, Mattera released his first New York Times bestseller, Obama Zombies. Mattera's second book, Hollywood Hypocrites, was published in 2012, and his third book, Crapitalism, was published in 2014, all by Simon & Schuster. Mattera was editor of Human Events magazine from 2010–12, and from 2010–13 hosted a weekend talk show on the New York City radio station 77 WABC.
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Tunde Sobulo
- Occupations
- police officer
- Biography
-
CP Benedict Tunde Sobulo, (Aka Super Cop, AKA Operations), (December 31, 1957 – October 2, 2015) was a Nigerian Policeman born in Abeokuta, Ogun State in Nigeria. He enlisted in the Nigerian Army immediately after secondary school and rose to the rank of warrant officer before leaving for the United States where he met and married an American, Zera Blonese Lancaster, who bore him his first son Robert Sobulo.
General info
| Alternative names | RWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Motto | Magna est veritas Truth is Mighty |
| Colors | royal blue, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 917 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Old Ferry Road Bristol, Rhode Island, 02809-2921 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 4012531040 |