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Roger Williams University is a private liberal arts university. Founded in 1956, the RWU campus sits on 120 acres of land in Bristol, Rhode Island. It was originally called the Roger Williams Junior College and was given its present name in 1992. RWU enrolls over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students every year.
RWU offers more than 30 different majors and minors to its students. Students can also opt for master degrees in teaching, arts, public administration, architecture, construction management, criminal justice and forensic psychology. Classes are offered in the following schools:
The athletics teams of RWU are known as the Hawks. They participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, wrestling, softball and volleyball.
The main campus of Roger Williams University is in Bristol, RI (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Roger Williams University offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, drama and performing arts, architecture and planning, and security and law enforcement.
Roger Williams University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 520 or more.
Roger Williams University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Roger Williams University had 4,586 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Roger Williams University makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Roger Williams University is an independent Liberal Arts University that combines the unique strengths of small liberal arts colleges and those of larger comprehensive universities and where liberal and professional education are enhanced by their integration and the recognition of their unity.
At the foundation of the institution is a set of core values that play a central role in guiding a respectful, diverse, and intellectually vibrant university community:
-Love of learning as an intrinsic value
-Preparation for careers and future study
-Collaboration of students and faculty in research
-Commitment to community service
-Appreciation of global perspectives"
More complete details are provided below.
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809-2923
General Phone: (401) 253-1040
http://www.rwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 172 | business management, marketing, finance, international business, accounting, MIS |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 160 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 114 | history, creative writing, English, historic preservation and conservation, foreign language and literature, political science, social studies, American studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 101 | psychology, forensic psychology, mental and social health services |
| Media | 69 | media studies, graphic communications |
| Architecture and Planning | 62 | architecture |
| Science | 59 | marine biology, biology, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Family and Social Work | 42 | public administration |
| Law | 39 | legal professions, legal assistant |
| Engineering | 32 | engineering, environmental engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, health teaching |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | dance, drama |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 1 | environmental health, health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Roger Williams University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 871 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Roger Williams University had a total enrollment of 4,586 students (4,068 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Roger Williams University offers campus housing for 2,839 of its 4,068 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bristol, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,561 | 5,235 | 61% | 954 | 18% |
| Men | 3,916 | 2,221 | 57% | 438 | 20% |
| Women | 4,645 | 3,014 | 65% | 516 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,718 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,718 |
| Room and board | $ 12,140 |
| Room charge | $ 6,390 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,587 |
Financial Aid:
Roger Williams University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341000)
Roger Williams University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 44 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $98,677 | 22 | $99,574 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $87,521 | 27 | $87,030 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $71,641 | 35 | $69,577 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 125 | $87,183 | 84 | $83,043 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Forensic Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roger Williams University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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