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The RWU Difference
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, and undergraduate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, RWU provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Making an Impact
Innovating The Blue Economy
Our academic expertise in marine science and innovation with shellfish aquaculture, ports and shipping, marine trades and defense, and marine and coastal law helps strengthen our communities, coastal economies, and the environment.
RWU Fall Open House Dec. 8
Our 70+ academic majors and minors will be represented during our Academic Fair, allowing you to meet the faculty and Deans, ask all your questions, and learn more about how an RWU education is distinctive and dynamic.
Facts at a Glance
- 96%
of RWU Class of 2023Secured post-graduate opportunities of a job placement or grad school within 6 months.*
- 30%First Generation Students
- Only 1Rhode Island's Only Law School
RWU School of Law enjoys undivided attention from the state bench and bar
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Division III Sports
- 98%Receive Financial Aid
RWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 12+Masters and Certificate programs
RWU News
Study on Germicidal Ultraviolet Technology Aims to Inform Public Health Application
Assistant Professor of Public Health P. Jacob Beuno de Mesquita receives grant to research GUV effectiveness in reducing viral transmission.
Unleash the Excitement: RWU’s Dog Park Creates a Haven for Canines and Companions
Roger’s Dog Park offers a space where the campus community can come together and bond over their love for furry friends.
RWU Among Institutions to Receive $8M NSF Grant Supporting Scientific Innovation, Becomes Home of Summer Research Program
As the EPSCoR Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program’s home, RWU strengthens its commitment to advancing undergraduate research and fostering collaboration among Rhode Island’s scientific community.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Brings RWU Community Together in Celebration
With over 400 families and 100 alumni in attendance, the Bristol campus buzzed with excitement and camaraderie during a weekend filled with cherished traditions, spirited events, and the warmth of familiar faces.
High Schoolers Discover Sea of Possibilities at Marine Biology Summer Camp
The annual RWU camp offers high school students an immersive introduction to the study of Marine Biology, featuring hands-on fieldwork and laboratory experiences.
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Upcoming Events
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Talking in the Library with Jewher Ilham
University Library — Mary Tefft White Cultural Center - SunDec8
