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Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI rwu.edu 3,957 students

Roger Williams University's main campus sits on 140 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island. The coastal setting provides opportunities for marine and environmental studies. The university is known for its architecture, construction management, and law programs. Students enjoy a close-knit community with a focus on civic engagement and experiential learning.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$47,052
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$42,666
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Roger Williams University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 59% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $34,647, roughly 19% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $29,475 $117,900
$30K – $48K $29,765 $119,060
$48K – $75K $34,861 $139,444
$75K – $110K $38,086 $152,344
$110K+ $41,052 $164,208
Sticker price (no aid) $42,666 $170,664
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Roger Williams University

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
73
$66,780/yr Very High 4.5x
Construction Management Compare across schools →
72
$75,334/yr High 5.0x
Finance Compare across schools →
70
$60,042/yr Very High 4.0x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
59
$65,396/yr Very High 4.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
58
$46,991/yr High 3.1x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
54
$45,356/yr Moderate 3.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
54
$44,506/yr Very High 3.5x
International Business Compare across schools →
51
$49,209/yr Very High 1.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
45
$45,269/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
41
$47,799/yr High 1.8x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools →
40
$51,445/yr Very High 2.4x
Public Health Compare across schools →
40
$39,912/yr High 1.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
37
$39,869/yr High 3.0x
Political Science Compare across schools →
37
$37,327/yr Very High 1.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
36
$33,596/yr High 3.2x
Architecture Compare across schools →
32
$36,750/yr High 3.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
29
$32,289/yr High 2.1x
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Compare across schools →
20
$29,074/yr High 2.0x