Roger Williams University
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Situated on a scenic 140-acre waterfront campus in Bristol, Rhode Island, Roger Williams University is best known for integrating a strong liberal arts foundation with specialized professional preparation, boasting exceptionally strong programs in Marine Biology, Architecture, and Criminal Justice. The campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and deeply connected to its coastal environment, offering students a tight-knit community enriched by hands-on undergraduate research, active waterfront recreation, and over 70 student organizations. A defining feature of the RWU experience is its unique commitment to civic scholarship; through the university's Community Partnerships Center, students work directly with local non-profits and government agencies on real-world projects, ensuring they graduate with a robust portfolio of practical, community-minded experience.
Wikipedia:Roger Williams University (RWU) is a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The school enrolled approximately 4,400 undergraduate and graduate students and employs over 480 academic staff as of 2022.
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Roger Williams University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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