| Name |
Roger Williams University |
| Address |
1 Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809 |
| Website |
http://www.rwu.edu |
| Email |
admit@rwu.edu |
| Percent Undergrad College Owned |
81% |
| Percent Fraternity |
0% |
| Percent Sorority |
0% |
| Percent Campus Weekends |
70% |
| Offer Housing |
Yes |
| Percent Students College Housing |
81% |
| Campus Housing |
Yes |
| Off Campus Assistance |
Yes |
| Types Available |
coed dorms (66%), apartment for single students (34%) |
| College Owned Singles |
14% |
| College Owned Doubles |
31% |
| College Owned Triples |
22% |
| College Owned Apartments |
33% |
| College Owned Other |
0% |
| Num College Owned |
10 |
| Sprinkler System |
60% |
| Fire Alarms |
100% |
| High Speed Internet |
100% |
| Campus Size |
140 acres |
| Percent Weekends |
70% |
| Nearest Airport |
Warwick, RI (25), Boston, MA (65) |
| Nearest Train |
Providence, RI (18) |
| Nearest Bus |
Bristol, RI (0) |
| Public Transport |
Yes |
| Cars Permitted |
No |
| Percent Cars |
70% |
| School Employment |
Yes |
| Percent Undergrads Employed |
5% |
| Average Undergrad Earnings |
3,300 |
| Freshmen Discouraged Working |
No |
| Army Rotc |
Offered at cooperating institution |
| Navy Rotc |
Not offered |
| Airforce Rotc |
Not offered |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
| Additional Policies |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
| Popular Events |
Spring Weekend, Homecoming, Concerts, Lectures, Sporting Events, Theatre |
| Student Activities |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
| Num Organizations |
92 |
| 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 |
| Student Papers |
(Appears as submitted by school) Hawk's Herald; Biweekly |
| Num Frats |
0 |
| Frats Chapter Houses |
0 |
| Percent Frat Members |
0% |
| Num Sororities |
0 |
| Sororities Chapter Houses |
0 |
| Percent Sorority Members |
0% |
| Type |
Private institution |
| Year Founded |
1956 |
| Religious Affiliation |
None |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester |
| Undergrad Body |
4,359 |
| Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
77,789,000 |
| Application Deadline |
Rolling |
| Application Fee |
50 |
| Selectivity |
Selective |
| Tuition |
24,066 |
| Room Board |
10,693 |
| Basic |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Remedial |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
| Counseling |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control |
| Career |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training |
| Job Six Months |
N/A |
| Job One Year |
88% |
| Job Two Years |
N/A |
| Firms |
N/A |
| Library |
Yes |
| Library Consortia |
Yes |
| Num Books |
211,709 |
| Num Subscriptions |
1,899 |
| Num Microforms |
141,633 |
| Num Audiovisual |
5,370 |
| Num Ebooks |
N/A |
| Library Facilities |
Architecture Library, Metro Information Center, School of Law Library |
| Museums |
Center for Marine and Natural Sciences, School of Law and Law Library, Main Library, Architecture Building and Architecture Library, Performinc Arts Center |
| Computer Course |
No |
| Own Computer |
No |
| Computers Available |
400 |
| Email Accounts |
Yes |
| Internet Access |
Yes |
| Computers Available In |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
| Num Wired Library |
120 |
| Num Wired Classrooms |
0 |
| Num Wired Labs |
0 |
| Num Wired Other |
N/A |
| Wireless Network |
Yes |
| Wireless Areas |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
| Wireless Capacity |
N/A |
| Recommended Os |
Microsoft |
| Hosting Units |
100% |
| Student Webpages |
Yes |
| Online Registration |
Yes |
| 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) |
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