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Roger Williams University, commonly known as RWU, is an American liberal arts university. RWU is located in Bristol, Rhode Island. This private university, established in 1956 sits on 120 acres. RWC offers post graduate and master’s degrees. The schools and colleges of the university include:
- Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences
- Gabelli School of Business
- School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation
- School of Education
- School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
- School of Justice Studies
There is a wide range of student clubs and organizations at the university including the Student Senate, the Accounting Club, the Graphic Design Club, the German Club and the Stage Company. The students also maintain a literary magazine, a radio station and a newspaper called the Hawk’s Herald.
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Campus LocationOne Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809-2923
USA
Main Tel: (401) 253-1040
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in architecture and planning, security and law enforcement, media, therapy and counseling, and drama and performing arts.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 871 | 42 | | Master | 80 | 6 | | Associate | 14 | 3 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,586 in 2007-2008 (4,068 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 27,718 | | Room | $ 6,390 | | Board | $ 5,490 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 1,587 |
Financial Aid: Roger Williams University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 126 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 77 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 17 |
Housing and MealsRoger Williams University provides on-campus housing for 2,839 of its 4,068 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsThe school is in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 57% | | Women | 65% | | All | 61% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 500-590 | | Math | 520-600 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (62 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES (7 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (172 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (14 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (30 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (32 awarded) - Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (52 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded) FINE ARTS (1 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW (39 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (114 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (69 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
- Graphic Communications
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Environmental Health
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (6 awarded) SCIENCE (59 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (160 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (101 awarded) - Forensic Psychology
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Psychology
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