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Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Providence, RI metro with 4,050 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Bristol, Rhode Island · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 4,050 students

NCAA Division III · Conference of New EnglandEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,223

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

24–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$37,999

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

69%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$70,266

10 years after entry

Students

4,050

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: rwu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$29,778
$30,001–48,000$30,087
$48,001–75,000$33,623
$75,001–110,000$37,318
Over $110,000$40,792

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreRoger Williams University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 MATH.213
Calculus BC38 MATH.213 & MATH.214
Biology44 BIO.104
Chemistry44 CHEM.191
English Language and Composition43 WTNG.102
English Literature and Composition43 ENG ELECTIVE
United States History43 LOWER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
Psychology43 PSYCH.100
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 MATH.213
Calculus BC38 MATH.213 & MATH.214
Biology44 BIO.104
Biology58 BIO.103 & BIO.104
Chemistry44 CHEM.191
Chemistry58 CHEM.191 & CHEM.192
English Language and Composition43 WTNG.102
English Literature and Composition43 ENG ELECTIVE
English Literature and Composition53 ENG.100
United States History43 LOWER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
United States History5
6 (1) LOWER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE & (1) UPPER LEVEL…6 (1) LOWER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE & (1) UPPER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
Psychology43 PSYCH.100
Statistics33 MATH.124
Computer Science A34 COMSC.110
Macroeconomics33 ECON.112
Microeconomics33 ECON.111
World History: Modern43 HIST.100
World History: Modern56 HIST.100 & UPPER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
Environmental Science44 ENVS.103
European History43 UPPER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
European History56 UPPER LEVEL HIST ELECTIVE
Human Geography43 RWU ELECTIVE
Human Geography56 RWU ELECTIVE
Spanish Language and Culture33 SPAN.101
Spanish Language and Culture46 SPAN.101 & SPAN.102
United States Government and Politics43 POLSC.100
Computer Science Principles33 RWU ELECTIVE
Art History33 AAH.121
Art History46 AAH.121 & AAH.122
Music Theory56 MUSIC.170 & MUSIC.171
2-D Art and Design43 VARTS.101
3-D Art and Design43 VARTS.131
African American Studies33 RWU ELECTIVE
Chinese Language and Culture33 CHN.101
Chinese Language and Culture46 CHN.101 & CHN.102
Comparative Government and Politics43 POLSC.120
Drawing43 VARTS.101
French Language and Culture33 FREN.101
French Language and Culture46 FREN.101 & FREN.102
German Language and Culture33 GER.101
German Language and Culture46 GER.101 & GER.102
Italian Language and Culture33 ITAL.101
Italian Language and Culture46 ITAL.101 & ITAL.102
Japanese Language and Culture33 LANG.101
Japanese Language and Culture46 LANG.101 & LANG.102
Latin33 LAT.101
Latin46 LAT.101 & LAT.102
Physics 1: Algebra-Based44 PHYS.109
Physics 2: Algebra-Based44 PHYS.110
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism44 PHYS.202
Physics C: Mechanics34 PHYS.201
Precalculus34 MATH.136
Research33 RWU ELECTIVE
Seminar33 RWU ELECTIVE
Spanish Literature and Culture46 SPAN ELECTIVE

Source: rwu.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration93
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology81
Psychology62
Marketing/Marketing Management52
Construction Management49
Engineering45
Business Administration and Management40
Financial Planning and Services38
Show the other 56 majors
Legal Professions and Studies, Other32
Elementary Education and Teaching31
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography31
Biology/Biological Sciences24
Forensic Science and Technology22
Political Science and Government20
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance19
Computer Science18
Graphic Design16
Communication and Media Studies, Other16
Legal Assistant/Paralegal11
Public Health11
History10
Accounting10
Environmental Science10
International Business/Trade/Commerce8
Social Sciences8
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels8
Public Administration7
Sociology and Anthropology5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication5
International/Globalization Studies4
Operations Management and Supervision4
Economics4
Journalism4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4
Mathematics4
History Teacher Education3
English Language and Literature3
Creative Writing3
Historic Preservation and Conservation3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Chemistry3
Art/Art Studies3
Aquaculture2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Philosophy2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Musicology and Ethnomusicology2
Architectural History and Criticism1
International and Intercultural Communication1
Civil Engineering1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Pre-Law Studies1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1
Biochemistry1
Applied Mathematics1
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis1
Environmental Chemistry1
Criminal Justice/Police Science1
Dance1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England

Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Conference of New England

Sailing

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

1,700,901 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20

Elevation

84 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

24°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

38.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,630 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size