Roger Williams University
1 Old Ferry RoadBristol, RI 02809
http://www.rwu.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1956 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 4,359 |
| Endowment | 77,789,000 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | 50 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 24,066 |
| Room/Board | 10,693 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | N/A |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training |
| Museums | Center for Marine and Natural Sciences, School of Law and Law Library, Main Library, Architecture Building and Architecture Library, Performinc Arts Center |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Center for Marine and Natural Sciences, School of Law and Law Library, Main Library, Architecture Building and Architecture Library, Performinc Arts Center |
| Periodical Subs | 1,899 |
| # of Books | 211,709 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | 88% |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Campus Size | 140 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 81% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (34%) |
| Popular Events | Spring Weekend, Homecoming, Concerts, Lectures, Sporting Events, Theatre |
| Nearest Airport | Warwick, RI (25), Boston, MA (65) |
| Nearest Train | Providence, RI (18) |
| Army ROTC | Offered at cooperating institution |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 92 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) Hawk's Herald; Biweekly |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Chi, Alphi Phi Sigma, Delta Sigma Pi, Lambda Epsilon Chi, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Tau Sigma Delta |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Newman Club |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Student Union, International Club |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Campus Entertainment Network, Crossings Yearbook, Inter-Class Council, Inter-Residence Hall Association, Student Senate, WQRI-FM, Multicultural Student Union, Hawk's Herald, Inter-class Council, SlaughterHouse Publications. Academic: American Chemical Society/Student Chapter, American Institute of Architecture Students, American Internet Technology Professionals, American Society of Civil Engineers, Anthropology Club, Art Society, Classics Club, Construction Management Club, French Club, Future Teachers of America, Historic Preservation Club, History Club, John Jay Society, Marine Science Club, Mock Trial, Natural Science Club, Paralegal Club, Political Science Association, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Med/Pre-Vet Club, PRSSA, Psychology Club, Society of Women Engineers, Spanish Club, Stage Company, Technology Committee, Varsity Sports, Intramural Sports. Diversity: Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Newman Club, Sexuality Advocacy For Everyone, Hillel. Club Sports: Cheerleading Club, Rugby Club, Crew Club, Swimming/Diving Club, Track Club. Political: Amnesty International, College Democrats, College Republicans, Environmental and Animal Rights Club, Model United Nations. Selective: Alternative Spring Break, Ambassadors, Quest to End Hate. Service: Best Buddies of Rhode Island, Habitat for Humanity, Rotoract, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Volunteer Association. Social: Aqua Culture Club, Balls to the Walls Racquetball Club, Billiards, Bocce, Bowling Club, Chorus, Colorguard, Culinary Club, Cycling Club, Dance Club, Elizabethan Society, Film Club, Hollerin Hawks, Martial Arts Club, Mountain Biking, Musicians Guild, Outing Club, Roger Williams Ultimate Frisbee, Scuba Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Special Delivery/A Capella, Squirrel Viewing, Surf Club |
