Roger Williams University
School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.3
Food
4.5
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
4.2
Internet
2.8
Location
4.4
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
4.7
Social
3.3
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Bristol, RI
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1956; 68 years ago (1956)
- Founder: For the Roger Williams University in Rhode Island: - Northeastern University, YMCA board of directors For the historically black Roger Williams University in Tennessee: - American Baptist Home Mission Society, Daniel W. Phillips
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 50
Key Area
- Marine Research and Aquaculture
- Environmental Science
- Anthropology and Sociology
- Humanities and the Arts
- Biology and Marine Biology
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: ~4,000 undergraduate, 741 graduate
- Undergraduates: Approximately 3,800 to 4,207
- Postgraduates: 812
- Academic Staff: 489 (207 full-time, 282 part-time, 205 tenured or tenure-track)
- Administrative Staff: 165 (full-time, as of 2011), 3,578 total employees (as of 2014)
Notable Alumni
- Tim Baxter
- Adam Braver
- Roberto DaSilva
- Jason Mattera
- Jerry Remy
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Good reviews
Overall 5
great school
Overall 5
Such a beautiful campus and small classes, and great facilities. You really get to know the students and everyone has respect and integrity. The faculty really care about you, but you learn some great skills from teachers who are near the top of their fields. I got a great internship and made some great friends here.
Overall 5
I didnt want to apply but my mom made me and it is the best choice i have ever made.
Overall 5
As a transfer student to RWU, I found countless opportunities to hone in on my interests both academically and via extra curriculum. I am more than happy with my choice to come here. It is extremely easy to get involved and to make friends.
Overall 4.8
Great school and the faculty are super friendly.
Overall 4.7
There's SO much to say. It is an INCREDIBLE school, with a personal education that you can't get at many colleges. With that being said, if you want to party and that huge university feel, this college isn't for you. Barely any parties. I came to Roger knowing what I was looking for though, and it has been amazing. Plus, the food here is so good!!!
Overall 4.7
Im a freshman right now (2021) and I love it here. The location is immaculate, the food is amazing, the social life is great all in spite of covid-19.
Overall 4.7
This is the country club of universities. The campus is gorgeous, the dining hall is five stars with cook-to-order stations the likes of which you'd usually get in a hotel, and the facilities are state of the art; everything is new, and there is both a sushi bar and smoothie bar. You will also pay out the butt for these amenities.
Overall 4.6
Got to be the most beautiful setting I have ever lived in. Food is great and classes are too.
Overall 4.5
The grounds are beautiful, the location is serene, and you're guaranteed to make lifelong friends. Academically it's a fantastic School if you picked the right major. Just do your research! 98% of the engineering students go on to become professional engineers. 0% of the writing school students have ever become professional writers. Research first!
Bad reviews
Overall 1.5
This school actually sucks so much. The only good thing it has going for it is that it's on the water. The food is bearable and the academics itself are super easy. Don't come here if you actually want to be challenged academically.
Overall 1.6
I registered for 5 classes next semester. I was just told that 2 of them were canceled. Now all the other classes I'm interested in are already full or were also canceled. All that's left are classes nobody wants to take at horrible times.
Overall 1.7
I'm stuck in a classroom where half the desks face away from the board and screen. I have to twist around and look over my shoulder to see what's going on. Taking notes on my laptop is almost impossible. Why design a classroom like this?
Overall 1.8
I left. Alongside half the freshman class within the first year. Do not come here because they gave you lots of money.. it is a trap! zero help. All their software sucks and is cheap. You get no guidance even from your Dean! They act like a big city school when they should have their stuff more put together. joke compared to anywhere else.
Overall 1.9
just dont come here, horrible social, academics, and just all around boring dont do it