School Details
Roger Williams University was founded in 1956 and named after a co-founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams. It continues today as a private, co-educational liberal arts university located in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island. There is another campus located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school’s roots go back to 1919 when Northeastern University opened a satellite campus in Providence, Rhode Island. After World War II, Rhode Island chartered this campus to become a community college. Eventually, the 2-year college evolved into what is now Roger Williams University. Roger Williams University is a comprehensive University that works to help strengthen society through engaged learning and instruction.
The strategic priorities of Roger Williams University are:
- Student success
- Engaged learning
- Academic excellence
- A thriving community
- Sustainable future
Roger Williams offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, as well as certificates, from their various schools and colleges. Through the School of Continuing Studies, Roger Williams University offers a variety of distance and online educational opportunities including fully online degrees and certificates. Whether to earn a degree or to get job training, Roger Williams University offers unique programs designed to fit the needs of dedicated and committed students.
Accreditation & Licensing
Roger Williams University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)