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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 President Establishes Engineering Scholarship
As part of our commitment to STEM education, Roger Williams University is announcing the Ioannis Miaoulis Women in Engineering Scholarship, aimed at supporting students pursuing an engineering degree at RWU.
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
RWU Real Estate Symposium to Explore Industry Trends, Future Development
Roger Williams University’s Cummings Institute for Real Estate hosts its third annual symposium, exploring government-industry dynamics, future development, and student research, offering networking opportunities for real estate professionals.
RWU Students Drive Civic Media Innovation with Communities of Hope
Through podcasts, investigative reporting, and community-driven storytelling, an interdisciplinary team of students are shaping the future of civic media while gaining real-world journalism experience.
From a Children’s Storytime to Library Awareness Campaign, RWU Students Work with EveryLibrary to Stage a Local Public Relations Campaign
Public Relations students coordinate successful media event around multilingual story time at Providence’s Rochambeau Library and wider library awareness campaign.
Criminal Justice Alum Found Her Dream Career Through Leadership and Internship
Kayla Elliott ’21 credits her success as a U.S. Probation Officer to the strong connections built with professors and invaluable experiences gained through her undergraduate involvement at RWU.
Gabelli School of Business Ranks No. 59 for Career Outcomes in Poets&Quants
2025 ranking recognizes RWU’s business school as one of the best in nation for business education.
Social Media
🎥 Video credit: Bryce Riccitelli ‘25, Vice President of @realestate_rwu. 🏗️✨
Upon their return, the young designers created projects to showcase the theme of friendship and international relations between the two countries, which they presented at the Japan-America Society of Rhode Island’s Black Ships Festival in August.
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Since 2013, RWU EXT has partnered with the Reentry Campus Program, empowering 117 individuals to earn professional certifications and degrees. As RWU EXT’s first prison education initiative, this program has become the longest-running and most impactful of its kind in the state.
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