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Roger Williams University
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.
General Information
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Contact Information One Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809-2923 www.rwu.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate | Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Roger Williams University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 4,937 (4,343 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Suburb: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 87% under 25, 13% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) | $50 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 7,200 | 3,364 | 3,836 |
| Percent admitted | 68 | 66 | 69 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 21 | 23 | 19 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 954 | 95 |
| ACT | 54 | 5 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $23,040 | $21,840 | $21,778 |
| Out-of-State | $23,040 | $21,840 | $21,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $700 | $700 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,422 | $10,034 | $9,750 |
| Other | $1,510 | $1,450 | $1,371 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $35,872 | $34,024 | $33,599 |
| Off Campus | $26,823 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $24,393 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $35,872 | $34,024 | $33,599 |
| Off Campus | $26,823 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $24,393 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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