Recognized Green College
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Featured in Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges
Rankings and Recognitions
Excellence in Education and Experience
96%
of ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ graduates find success in employment or graduate school within six months of graduation
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´'s Commitment to Excellence
At ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´, our rankings and accolades demonstrate our strong commitment to real-world learning, student success, and inclusive excellence. From national honors to top regional distinctions, ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ continues to be recognized as a university of choice—where students engage in hands-on experiences and achieve greater heights in their careers and lives. Discover how our programs, values, and community members are making a positive impact and gaining recognition nationwide.
27.6%
of undergraduate students are the first in their families to attend college.
$78 million
is awarded annually in financial aid to students.
19,694 hours
of pro bono legal services were provided by law students at the School of Law.
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Offers A Top College Food Experience
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ was ranked No. 21 in America and No. 2 in Rhode Island on Niche’s 2026 Best College Food list. ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ students returned this fall to a refreshed Upper Commons, following a summer-long $2 million renovation project designed to expand dining options, highlight sustainability, and enhance the student experience.
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´'s Bon Appétit DiningÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Law: Recognized for Innovation and Impact
#6
Best Law School for Public Interest from preLaw
LEADER
Bloomberg Law Innovation Leader Law School
#13
Faculty Teaching and Accessibility from Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools
ÍúÍú×ÊԴ’s Official Carnegie Classifications
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ received recognition in 2022 as a Research College and University, a classification that recognizes non-doctoral colleges and universities with significant research activity. Roger Williams is one of only two institutions in RI with this classification.
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification RecognitionLeading with Purpose, Inclusion, and Service
4/5 Stars on the Campus Pride Index for support and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ student community.
Home of the , part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuaries Program dedicated to protecting and improving the region’s watersheds and coastal environment.
Shawmut Scholar Program at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ provides four-year scholarships, paid internships and professional development for underrepresented students in engineering and construction management majors.
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network, which works to protect scholars and promote academic freedom worldwide.
Nationally Recognized Programs at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´
ÍúÍú×ÊԴ’s Mario J. Gabelli School of Business ranks No. 59 in Career Outcomes in the
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ was named one of the .
Bristol, R.I., Ranked #1 Safest Town in Rhode Island by .
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ was named to the
STARS Bronze rating in recognition of our sustainability achievements from the .
The ​ recognized ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ as having one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.
Top Online Master’s Degree
#19 Online Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity 2024 Fortune
Leading Engineering Programs 2024
Leading Engineering Programs 2024 recognized by ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´week
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How to Maximize Your Homecoming and Family Weekend Experience
Experience the fun with family, friends, and alumni with everything ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ has to offer at Homecoming and Family weekend.
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Students Lead the Way in Undergraduate Research and Discovery
At the 2025 Summer Research Showcase, students from across disciplines presented their findings on topics ranging from marine conservation to advanced materials science.
Is It Legal for Trump To Send Troops Into U.S. Cities?
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Announces New Shawmut Scholars Cohort, Advancing Partnership that Builds the Next Generation of Construction Leaders
Four first-year students earn four-year, full-tuition scholarships with paid internships, mentorship, and professional development through the Shawmut Scholars program.
R.I. Health Leaders Set the Record Straight on Tylenol, Vaccines, and Autism
ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Professor of Public Health Jacquline Cottle and the R.I. Public Health Institute’s Amy Nunn weigh in on public health matters ranging from COVID-19 shots to measles outbreaks to food dyes.
