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Roger Williams University

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Bristol, RI

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Roger Williams University, in Bristol, RI, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,946 students. Roger Williams University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Accounting and Related Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,701/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1140–1310
ACT range24–29
Undergrads3,946
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$61,950
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$70,266

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans56%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$65,092/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$71,652/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$51,857/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$98,701/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$94,919/yr
Construction Management$93,340/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$76,219/yr
Marketing$71,989/yr
International Business$67,621/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$70,575/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic Communications$61,887/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$52,114/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$94,385/yr
Civil Engineering$90,146/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$70,747/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other$66,230/yr
Legal Support Services$56,566/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,212/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$63,405/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,892
Typical room charge$9,138
Typical board charge$7,156

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Roger Williams University's acceptance rate?

Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Roger Williams University?

Admitted students at Roger Williams University typically score between 1140–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Roger Williams University?

Admitted students at Roger Williams University typically score between 24–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Roger Williams University cost?

Roger Williams University's total cost of attendance is reported at $61,950 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Roger Williams University?

Roger Williams University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Roger Williams University require students to live on campus?

No -- Roger Williams University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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