At RWU You Can Be Uniquely YOU!

With over 45 majors and 70+ minors, we encourage students to combine their passions to create powerful major/minor combinations. This gives our students an edge in the market with diverse skills and experiences. 100% of RWU students have the opportunity to graduate with a major and minor.

Not sure about a major? We're excited to work with you to find your path. RWU's Academic Exploration Program will support you through the process.

Comprehensive University with Personalized Attention 

  • Guaranteed RWU Internship Experience
  • Hands-on learning opportunities built into every major
  • Research projects alongside faculty
  • 80+ clubs and organizations to find your place and get involved

Your Path to Success

96% of our 2023 graduates found success in employment or are in graduate schools within 6 months of graduation.

Holistic Review

Have a holistic review of your application. We look at every piece of information, accomplishment, and involvement. We recognize that standardized test scores are merely one measure of a student so we're test-optional in our admission and scholarship review process. 

Scholarships Available

All students qualify for merit scholarship awards, awards are based on many factors, both academic and extracurricular. In fact, 98% of the 2022 class were awarded RWU scholarships or need-based aid. In the 2023-24 year, these awards ranged from $17,000 to $23,000 per year.

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Discover our Hometown

Junior Forensic Science major Julia talks about the many things to do in RWU's safe hometown of Bristol, Rhode Island, which sits right on the water.

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Visit Us

We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us! We offer a variety of visit experiences, both in-person and virtually. Join us to see more about our campus and hear from staff, faculty and RWU students about their experiences. 

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Take a Virtual Tour

Want to visit campus but aren’t able to physically join us? Join us virtually in English and Spanish.

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