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ACCEPTANCE RATE

85.35%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

40

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,808

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Social Science Degree

Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer social science degrees.

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Roger Williams University (RISD)

2 College St, Providence, RI

RWU is a nonprofit private institution located in Bristol, RI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. RWU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately four thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs RWU offers:

  • Security And Protective Services
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Architecture
  • Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Roger Williams University. A score within the range of 1005 - 1190 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 78% of those who apply are admitted to RWU, of which 17 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at rwu.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $7,800. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Roger Williams University "Hawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Social Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roger Williams University has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree3
Bachelor's Degree1
Master's Degree4

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
Hispanic1
White4
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Social Science program at Roger Williams University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Roger Williams University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Roger Williams University may offer services to students like:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs

Intercollegiate Athletics

Roger Williams University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
  • Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports
  • Equestrian
  • Sailing
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