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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 Fall Open House Dec. 8
Our 70+ academic majors and minors will be represented during our Academic Fair, allowing you to meet the faculty and Deans, ask all your questions, and learn more about how an RWU education is distinctive and dynamic.
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
Engineering Student Leader Gains Valuable Skills Through Mentorship, Involvement
Through an internship at Rhode Island Energy and her involvement in Engineers Without Borders and the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, junior Maria Mangiameli has achieved her goals of becoming confident in herself and learning how to communicate in her field.
At Rhode Island PBS, RWU Alum Empowers Communities Through Media Literacy
Through her work as Coordinator of Education Services, Sarah Trudeau ’21 is equipping communities with the tools to develop critical thinking and make thoughtful decisions.
Student Researchers Tackle Big Challenges at RWU Summer Research Showcase
At the 2024 Summer Research Showcase, dozens of students across numerous disciplines presented innovative solutions to pressing global and local issues.
Undergraduate Student Becomes Published Researcher in Evolutionary Biology
Through hands-on research opportunities at RWU, senior Joshua Sears contributed to a study on sea robins that has garnered national attention, showcasing the university’s commitment to providing students real-world research opportunities.
RWU Receives $500,000 Gift from Shakin Family to Endow Head Sailing Coach Position
2024 national championship team and RWU Head Coach Amanda Callahan to celebrate sailing championship title and the endowed coach inauguration.
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Head Coach Amanda Callahan, who has led the team since 2007, was named the inaugural Shakin Family Head Sailing Coach at the 2024 Captain’s Cup ceremony during this year’s Homecoming weekend.
Thanks to generous fundraising from the RWU community, Roger's Dog Park, located next to the Rugby Field, features two separate areas - one for small breeds and one for larger breeds - ensuring a safe and fun environment for all dogs.
