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Roger Williams University

RWU

Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Roger Williams University is a private suburban institution in Bristol, Rhode Island. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1228.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,266 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,123.

Established
1956
Motto
Magna Est Veritas
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III aside from the co-ed sailing team
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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88%Acceptance
1228SAT Avg
3,957Students
12:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$70,266Earnings 10yr
$38,123Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Roger Williams University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1228

Reading & Writing
580660
Math
550640

ACT Score Range

Composite
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1228

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,666
Room & Board$16,690
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$60,180
Average Net Price$38,123
Median Debt at Graduation$26,940
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$29,475
$30–48K$29,765
$48–75K$34,861
$75–110K$38,086
$110K+$41,052

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$38,123

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

28

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (102)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,957
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 3%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.6%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,845
8 Years$62,340
10 Years$70,266

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,500
Men
$63,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#18

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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