
Recognized Green College
RWU Featured in Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

of RWU graduates find success in employment or graduate school within six months of graduation
At ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø, our rankings and accolades demonstrate our strong commitment to real-world learning, student success, and inclusive excellence. From national honors to top regional distinctions, RWU 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.
of undergraduate students are the first in their families to attend college.
is awarded annually in financial aid to students.
of pro bono legal services were provided by law students at the School of Law.

RWU was ranked No. 21 in America and No. 2 in Rhode Island on Niche’s 2026 Best College Food list. ¹ú²úÍøºì¸£ÀûÒ»Çø 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.
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Best Law School for Public Interest from preLaw

Justice & Opportunity Honors for Law Schools Expanding Opportunity from preLaw

Top Law School for Social Justice by The National Jurist 2026

Top School for Public Service from preLaw 2025-2026
Faculty Teaching and Accessibility from Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools

Best Schools for Social Justice from preLaw 2025-2026

RWU 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 Recognition
Bristol, R.I., was ranked the #1 Safest Town in Rhode Island by . In 2022, Bristol was ranked the #1 Safest College Town in America by .
Bristol was also ranked the #3 Safest College Town in America for 2026 by .
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 RWU provides four-year scholarships, paid internships and professional development for underrepresented students in engineering and construction management majors.
RWU is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network, which works to protect scholars and promote academic freedom worldwide.

RWU’s Mario J. Gabelli School of Business ranks No. 59 in Career Outcomes in the

RWU was named one of the .

RWU was named one of 's Best Colleges USA 2026.

RWU was named to the

STARS Bronze rating in recognition of our sustainability achievements from the .

The ​ recognized RWU as having one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

RWU Featured in Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

#19 Online Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity 2024 Fortune

Leading Engineering Programs 2024 recognized by Newsweek

Biology Professor Avelina Espinosa will implement a training program that introduces high school students to electrochemical genosensing while training college students for biotechnology career pathways in the Ocean State.

RWU researchers and students partner with state and industry leaders to expand hatchery production, strengthen disease monitoring, and accelerate restoration of Rhode Island’s iconic quahog populations in Narragansett Bay.

The Cummings Institute for Real Estate continues to offer students hands-on learning and career shaping connections through its immersive externship program.

A new student-led initiative provides free clothing and household goods while diverting usable items from landfills.

Students with the Multicultural Student Union host a series of events that immerse attendees in tradition, culture, education, and fun.