by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Roger Williams University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Roger Williams University were $44,418 per year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $330; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,088 |
| Fees | $330 |
| Total | $44,418 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Roger Williams University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Roger Williams University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In RI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Roger Williams University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Roger Williams University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Roger Williams University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,264 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,632 |
| One Year Ago | $42,336 |
| Most Recent Year | $44,088 |
The chart here shows how tuition at RWU has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $46,256 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.91%, so cost a year out lands around $46,153.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,153 |
| In 2 Years | $47,956 |
| In 3 Years | $49,829 |
| In 4 Years | $51,775 |
| In 5 Years | $53,797 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $195,713.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Roger Williams University, see the Roger Williams University Financial Aid page.
