RWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,594

Cost of attendance at Roger Williams University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,594

Cost of attendance at Roger Williams University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Roger Williams University was $36,537. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at RWU

RWU net price calculator

$36,537

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average	$14,603
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of RWU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$36,537	$1,647 (5%)	$35,166	$35,336	$35,418	$36,870	$39,009
2021	$34,890	$2,721 (7%)	$31,601	$32,930	$33,796	$36,087	$38,029
2020	$37,611	$473 (1%)	$27,136	$28,784	$33,243	$35,483	$40,461
2019	$37,138	$276	$31,039	$31,475	$34,744	$36,633	$38,028
2018	$36,862	$1,587 (4%)	$29,885	$31,728	$33,743	$35,243	$36,979
2017	$35,275	$480 (1%)	$26,050	$29,879	$32,185	$34,022	$36,071
2016	$35,755	$270	$28,376	$31,072	$33,332	$33,773	$35,751
2015	$36,025	$1,260 (4%)	$26,798	$29,389	$33,395	$34,026	$35,904
2014	$34,765	--	$23,994	$29,023	$32,480	$33,983	$36,637

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Roger Williams University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$55,774	$1,736 (3%)	$39,594	$15,280	$900
2021	$54,038	$3,186 (6%)	$38,274	$14,864	$900
2020	$50,852	$7,952 (19%)	$36,978	$12,974	$900
2019	$42,900	$1,384 (3%)	$34,522	$7,478	$900
2018	$41,516	$1,198 (3%)	$33,336	$7,280	$900
2017	$40,318	$654 (2%)	$32,350	$7,068	$900
2016	$39,664	$182	$31,800	$6,964	$900
2015	$39,482	$334	$31,750	$6,832	$900
2014	$39,148	$188	$31,668	$6,580	$900
2013	$38,960	--	$31,618	$6,442	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does RWU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,992 dormitories available to its students at $9,048 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at RWU is $1,005 per month.
Does RWU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at RWU for one academic year is $6,964, which works out to $774 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: RWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, RWU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,350

If living off-campus, with family: $3,104

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,920
How much is RWU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $55 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: RWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Roger Williams University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,636	$930
For out-of-state students	$1,636	$930

Housing and Meal

Roger Williams University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Roger Williams University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,964	$9,048	N/A	2,992
2021	$6,828	$8,870	N/A	2,992
2020	$6,694	$8,696	N/A	2,992
2019	$7,536	$8,696	N/A	2,991
2018	$7,254	$8,310	N/A	2,996
2017	$7,182	$8,230	N/A	2,950
2016	$6,856	$7,990	N/A	2,870

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Roger Williams University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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