Roger Williams University reported a 3.5% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the private, not-for-profit university paid $40,962 this year, which is $1,368 higher than the $39,594 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 16% of the undergraduate student body are Rhode Island residents, while around 81% come from other states.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Roger Williams University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. In total, 1,043 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $23.5 million, and 751 students borrowed over $9.8 million in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 3,877 students received grants or scholarships totaling $76.6 million. Additionally, 2,407 students took out $15.2 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Roger Williams University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 203 | 19% | $1.2 million | $5,739 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 14 | 1% | $25,048 | $1,789 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,043 | 99% | $22.3 million | $21,350 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 1,043 | 99% | $23.5 million | $22,491 |
| Federal student loans | 749 | 71% | $3.9 million | $5,237 |
| Other student loans | 255 | 24% | $5.9 million | $22,963 |
| Student loan aid | 751 | 71% | $9.8 million | $13,020 |
| Total student aid | 1,050 | 99% | $33.2 million | $31,653 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
