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The main campus of Roger Williams University is in Bristol, Rhode Island (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 drama and performing arts, architecture and planning, and security and law enforcement.
Roger Williams University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 or more. Students attending Roger Williams University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Roger Williams University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 4,605 enrolled students.
Roger Williams University is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Roger Williams University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Roger Williams University belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference and Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Roger Williams University is a community devoted to teaching and learning, wherein students pursue both personal and intellectual growth. The University's mission is to teach students to think, reason, and communicate; to develop expertise in their chosen fields of study; to appreciate established disciplines and to investigate interdisciplinary connections; to experience study and life abroad; to value cultural diversity; to develop ethical awareness; and to preserve intellectual curiosity throughout a lifetime."
More complete details are provided below.
Roger Williams University
One Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809-2923
General Phone: (401) 253-1040
Admissions Phone: (401) 254-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 254-3100
http://www.rwu.edu
Roger Williams University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 193 | business management, marketing, MIS, accounting, finance, international business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 155 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 114 | history, political science, creative writing, social studies, English, foreign language and literature, historic preservation and conservation, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 82 | psychology, mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Architecture And Planning | 65 | architecture |
| Science | 56 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Media | 54 | media studies, graphic communications |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, health teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech |
| Engineering | 27 | engineering, environmental engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | dance, drama |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal professions |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | public administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | environmental health, health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Roger Williams University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 829 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 74 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 2 |
In 2005, Roger Williams University had a total enrollment of 4,605 students (4,130 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34% |
| Connecticut | 23% |
| New York | 12% |
| Rhode Island | 9% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Roger Williams University offers campus housing for 2,949 of its 4,130 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,663 | 5,225 | 78% | 1,189 | 23% |
| Men | 3,111 | 2,354 | 76% | 566 | 24% |
| Women | 3,552 | 2,871 | 81% | 623 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 254-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,840 |
| Room and board | $ 10,034 |
| Room charge | $ 5,304 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Roger Williams University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 254-3100
Roger Williams University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $70,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $81,433 | 16 | $80,972 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $77,315 | 11 | $77,863 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $67,965 | 40 | $63,209 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $76,471 | 67 | $69,857 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic 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 ADMINSTRATION
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
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roger Williams University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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