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Roger Williams University

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.

Campus Location

One Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809-2923
USA
Main Tel: (401) 253-1040
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where 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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor87142
Master806
Associate143
Postbaccalaureate certificate86
< 1 year certificate11

Students

Student 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)

ItemCost
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.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  126
Without tenure; working toward tenure  77
Without tenure; tenure not available  17

Housing and Meals

Roger 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.

Athletics

The school is in the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men57%
Women65%
All61%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal500-590
Math520-600

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)

  • Art/Art Studies

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)

  • Computer Science

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

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)

  • Public Administration

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)

  • Mathematics

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)

  • Philosophy

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

Related Rhode Island School Links

List of Rhode Island colleges

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