ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
men 1,100/women 900
Part-time:
men 600/women 600
Graduate School:
men 220/women 170

FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
2,765
Number accepted:
2,223
Number enrolled:
513
Average SAT scores:
V 531 M 533
Average ACT score:
N/A
Average GPA:
3.00 (weighted)
Freshman retention rate:
75%

2006-2007 COSTS:
Tuition:
$22,320

Room and Board:
$12,340 
Fees:
$630

FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
78%
Average financial aid package:
$10,810

FACULTY:
Full-time:
117
Part-time:
71
Ph.D.:
73
Student-faculty ratio:
16:1

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Roger Williams University

College Description/ VIDEO
Roger Williams University is an independent, coeducational university accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Undergraduate programs are offered in a variety of liberal arts disciplines and in professional programs of architecture, business, education, engineering, historic preservation and justice studies. The campus, ideally located in the historic seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island, is close to the resources of nearby Providence, Newport and Boston.

Approximately 2,000 full-time day students and 1,200 part-time students representing more than 25 states and 45 countries call Roger Williams University their home. The University's Ralph R. Papitto School of Law, accredited by the American Bar Association, enrolls an additional 400 graduate students in the Juris Doctor program. The University features a Core Curriculum that bridges academic disciplines, an Honors Program for academically qualified students, and the Feinstein Enriching American Program which incorporates service learning into the undergraduate curriculum.

Academic Life
At RWU, a faculty of dedicated scholars is committed to educating students in small classes (averaging 20 students) that provide close faculty-student interaction. Undergraduate students select from majors in the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Architecture, the Gabelli School of Business, the School of Engineering, and the School of Justice Studies. Graduate students can pursue the Juris Doctor degree through the Ralph R. Papitto School of Law or the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree through the School of Justice Studies. A variety of associate and bachelor degree programs, as well as certificate programs, are available for adult students through the University College for continuing education.

All undergraduates complete a series of courses through the Unversity's Core Curriculum which provides students with a broad-based education and multiple levels of expertise. Dual majors are an option for most students. Roger Williams University operates on the semester system and also offers courses during the summer and January intersessions. A variety of internship and cooperative education programs provide students with important career experience. The University also offers Study Abroad programs which enrich students' educational experiences.

Campus Life / Campus Visit
RWU features modern academic, recreational and residential facilities. Some academic facilities include:

Academic Computing Center — Pentium-based Novell, Apple Macintosh, and DOS-Windows-based servers, the internet, CD-ROM, color scanners, and laser printers.

The Center for Economic and Environmental Development — Wet-laboratory with flowing sea-water, saltwater dock, research space, and modern physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories.

School of Engineering — Modern labs equipped for computing, drafting, electronics, surveying, materials, soil mechanics, and fluid, digital, and environmental systems.

Main Library — 140,000 volumes, 1,000 periodical titles, computerized databases, on-line catalogs.

School of Architecture — Design studios, review and seminar rooms, photography studio and darkroom, model shop, computer labs, an exhibition gallery, and an architecture library.

Visual and Performing Arts facilities — Graphics rooms, art and sculpting studios, art gallery, photography labs, theater, dance studio, rehearsal rooms, and scene and costume shops.

Residential complexes are within walking distance to all campus facilities and provide co-educational or single-sex accommodations overlooking Mt. Hope Bay. The new Bayside Courts offers townhouse-style accommodations, and an apartment complex, managed by the University, is located two miles from campus.

Facilities and Resources / Campus Map
The University sponsors many athletic, social, cultural, and academic activities throughout the year. With more than seventy percent of the University's students living on-campus, there are ample opportunities for socializing and making new friends. More than 50 clubs and organizations allow students to share similar interests, enjoy co-curricular activities or help the community. Many campus events are sponsored by student clubs and the student-run Campus Entertainment Network, which regularly presents concerts, comedy acts, dances and other entertainment options.

Many clubs and organizations also sponsor off-campus events and trips. Student may also gain important career experience through participation in the student-run radio station, newspaper, or the yearbook, as well as the Student Senate and Student Government. Additional opportunities include participation in campus and community choruses and service projects both on and off campus through the Volunteer Center and Community Service Association.

Athletics / Varsity Sports
Roger Williams University offers varsity competition in 17 NCAA Division III sports. Varsity sports for men include baseball, basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball and wrestling. Women's teams include basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball, and co-ed varsity sports are offered in equestrian, golf and sailing. Non-varsity sports, as well as intramural and walk-in recreation programs are also available.

The Thomas J. Paolino Recreation Center is home to the University's athletic programs and features seating for 2,500, in addition to three separate courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball, fully-equipped exercise areas and a free-weight room. Adjacent to the Center are outdoor facilities, including lighted softball and baseball fields, a soccer/rugby/lacrosse field, a two-lane running track, lighted tennis courts and a sand volleyball court.

Financial Aid
The University offers merit scholarships, which are awarded regardless of financial need to students with superior academic achievement, and are renewable yearly, provided that recipients maintain a designated GPA while enrolled full-time at the University. No separate application for these scholarships is required; each applicant's record is examined for eligibility as part of the routine admissions process.

Most financial aid programs administered by the University require the demonstration of financial need as an essential consideration. Those not based on need determination include Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, PLUS loans, alternative loan programs, and various outside/external scholarships. With few exceptions, all other programs require that need be evaluated and determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Financial Planning.

The University requires the submission of both the CSS Profile Form and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Profile Form should be mailed between September 15 and December 15. The FAFSA should be mailed on or after January 1, but should be received by the federal processor by February 15. To be considered for maximum financial aid, the FAFSA should be received by the processor no later than March 1. The Roger Williams University Title IV code number is 003410.

Admission Requirements / Application
The University encourages applications from motivated students who have completed college-preparatory courses. In determining admissibility, the Office of Admissions considers the applicant's intended major, high school courses and grades, SAT scores, recommendation, and additional information (such as statements or a portfolio). Early Decision is available for students who designate Roger Williams University as their first choice.

Applicants may submit applications and transcripts after September 1 for the following fall. (The deadline for Early Decision is December 1 and February 1 for application to the architecture program). A non-refundable fee of $35 must accompany the application.

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