Fast Facts
RWU Enrollment as of Fall Census 2024
Undergraduate (Day Program Students): 3,521
Undergraduate University College: 482
Graduate, Law & Professional: 796
Average Class Size: 16
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Undergraduate Student Population
Female: 52%
Students of Color: 21%
Freshman to Sophomore Retention Rate: 81%
Six-year graduation rate (based on 2017 cohort)*: 67%
*national average is 62% based on 2017 cohort
Admission Deadlines
Early Action: November 15th
Regular Decision: February 1st
Academic Opportunities
Number of majors offered: 50
Percentage of students who double major: 12%
RWU 2024-25 Typical Annual Costs for New Full Time Day Program Students
Tuition: $44,088
School of Architecture Tuition: $49,272
School of Engineering Tuition: $45,960
On-Campus Room & Board: $17,112
Semester Fee: $330
Health Insurance Fee*: $3,116
*All undergraduate day students (residential and commuter), Master of Architecture students and international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa, must be covered by an adequate health insurance policy. Those who are covered under an existing health insurance plan may waive the University sponsored health insurance.
Affordability as of Fall 2024 Census
Percentage of new students receiving financial aid: 99%
Average new student financial aid package: $34,887
Average new student institutional grant: $26,620
Percentage of students who borrow: 67%
Undergraduate / Graduate average student loan indebtedness (based on most recent graduating class, includes all federal and private loans): $48,835 / $51,468
Cohort Default Rate (2020): 0.0%
National Default Rate: 0.0%
FAFSA (Federal & State Aid) due date
February 1
FAFSA (Federal & State Aid) RWU School Code
003410
Student Life
Number of clubs and organizations: 81
Percentage of students who live on campus: 65%
Number of Varsity Sports: 22 (NCAA Division III, ICSA, IHSA)