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Roger Williams University
Bristol, RIPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Roger Williams University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Bristol, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 29
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,701
Earnings 5yr: $94,185
Debt: $26,873
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,919
Earnings 5yr: $85,122
Debt: $26,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,385
Earnings 5yr: $86,890
Debt: $27,000
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,340
Earnings 5yr: $102,001
Debt: $26,000
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,866
Earnings 5yr: $78,768
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,146
Earnings 5yr: $82,554
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,320
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,219
Earnings 5yr: $70,611
Debt: $21,553
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,846
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,242
Earnings 5yr: $78,721
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,989
Earnings 5yr: $77,106
Debt: $26,698
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,652
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,747
Earnings 5yr: $69,796
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,575
Earnings 5yr: $71,861
Debt: $26,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,621
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,494
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,230
Earnings 5yr: $60,443
Debt: $27,000
Architecture.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,092
Earnings 5yr: $68,296
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,405
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Graphic Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,887
Earnings 5yr: $70,067
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,458
Earnings 5yr: $63,527
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$37,999
In-State Tuition$44,418
Out-of-State Tuition$44,418
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
56%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,845
+30% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,266
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$117,326
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