Roger Williams University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2516 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #704 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #646 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #1 of 2 | In Bristol |
| #673 of 1,013 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 4,103
- Graduates
- 294
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| Applicants | 8,121 | 3,723 | 4,398 |
| Admissions | 7,389 | 3,327 | 4,062 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,057 | 516 | 541 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 12 | 5 |
417 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
222 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
250 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roger Williams University are 1120-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roger Williams University are 25-31 (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 | 3221 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 433 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 319 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 144 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 126 (3%) |
| Asian | 91 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roger Williams University is $37,964 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 | $37,805 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,278 |
| $48-75K | $39,015 |
| $75-110K | $38,295 |
| $110K+ | $40,738 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,632 | $18,565 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,632 | $18,565 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,632 | $18,565 |
| Fee in-district | $330 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $330 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $330 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,892 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,294 |
| Room charge | $9,138 |
| Meal charge | $7,156 |
Roger Williams University majors
Roger Williams University has granted 889 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs and 168 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roger Williams University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 88 | 24 |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 53 | 21 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 40 | 25 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 64 | ||
| Architecture | 63 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 56 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 41 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 41 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 36 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 30 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 23 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | 11 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 14 | ||
| Public Health, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 13 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 4 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Journalism | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 62 | 889 | 168 |
Roger Williams University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 64% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roger Williams University has published 1,752 scientific papers with 25,576 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Engineering, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 4 |
| 1993 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 |
| 1995 | 6 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 | 14 |
| 1999 | 21 | 21 |
| 2000 | 19 | 15 |
| 2001 | 23 | 23 |
| 2002 | 25 | 56 |
| 2003 | 30 | 86 |
| 2004 | 44 | 91 |
| 2005 | 56 | 174 |
| 2006 | 52 | 286 |
| 2007 | 55 | 338 |
| 2008 | 118 | 494 |
| 2009 | 64 | 625 |
| 2010 | 60 | 837 |
| 2011 | 77 | 1034 |
| 2012 | 84 | 1204 |
| 2013 | 82 | 1335 |
| 2014 | 63 | 1362 |
| 2015 | 98 | 1455 |
| 2016 | 85 | 1521 |
| 2017 | 86 | 1553 |
| 2018 | 68 | 1568 |
| 2019 | 83 | 1873 |
| 2020 | 106 | 2168 |
| 2021 | 64 | 2330 |
| 2022 | 107 | 2265 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2289 |
Notable alumni
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Shane McMahon
- Occupations
- professional wrestlerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Shane Brandon McMahon is an American businessman and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE.
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Jerry Remy
- Occupations
- sports commentatorbaseball player
- 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
- coachplayer of American football
- Biography
-
Robert "Bob" Wylie is an American football coach. Prior, he served as the offensive line coach for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He served as the offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders and the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL), both under head coach Hue Jackson. He also held the same position for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.
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Jason Mattera
- Occupations
- radio personalityjournalist
- 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 | 872 |
| 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 |