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Bristol Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Bristol, Rhode Island

There are at least 2 colleges in Bristol, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,172 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,068 full-time students, and a reported 2,911 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Bristol; see particularly Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, and Newport colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Rhode Island Colleges.

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Colleges in Bristol with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2923

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and administration, psychology, media studies, architecture, business management, public administration, marketing, construction engineering tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,586 students, 4,068 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,839 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-590. Math: 520-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Roger Williams University School of Law
Ten Metacom Ave
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-5171

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 586 students.
  • Dorms: 72 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Cranston Colleges179,269320 
East Providence Colleges148,688147 
Newport Colleges226,4752,7291,211
Pawtucket Colleges372,958802 
Providence Colleges6173,61834,94814,019
Warwick Colleges385,80816,811 

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