ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

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Roger Williams University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Bristol, RI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

One Old Ferry Rd
Bristol, RI 02809-2923
Main Phone: (401) 253-1040
Web Site: www.rwu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,747 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 473 male students and 508 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48.2% of the student body, while females made up 51.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 84.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

General Architecture

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer Science

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

Health Care

Medical Office

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Historic Preservation

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Foreign Languages And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

Roger Williams University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Roger Williams University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Roger Williams University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Commonwealth Coast Conference (for baseball, and track & field).
Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 31,611
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 23,036
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 31,611

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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