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    Information Summary

    Ranks 3168th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Bristol, RI

    Total Population22,469 (22,270 urban / 199 rural)
    Households8,314 (2.45 people per house)
    Families5,650 (2.99 people per family)
    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Pop. — African American194
    Pop. — Asian200
    Pop. — Pacific Islander32
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native91
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)22,042
    Pop. — Other146

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Special Focus Institutions — Schools of law

    UndergraduateN/A
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationN/A
    EnrollmentExclusively graduate/professional
    Size & SettingN/A

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringN/A
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work required4
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Roger Williams University School of Law?

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family N/A N/A N/A

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Law Degree — Tuition $28,710 $28,710
    Law Degree — Required Fees $480 $480

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Roger Williams University School of Law use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsN/A
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Roger Williams University School of Law accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)No

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity52
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$8,074
    Board Fee$2,460

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Roger Williams University School of Law?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    213
    Black Non-Hispanic
    101020
    Hispanic
    101020
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    121729
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    134
    White Non-Hispanic
    219219438
    Race Unknown
    534194
    Total 307 301 608

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Roger Williams University School of Law.

      Men Women Total
    95 83 178

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Law (LL 1 1 2 7 1 145 21 178
    Total 1 1 2 7 1 145 21 178

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Roger Williams University School of Law ranks 38th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $99,874 ($109,622 male / $86,378 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 31 (18 male / 13 female)
    Total Benefits $677,426

    Roger Williams University School of Law Summary

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    Papitto School of Law is the only law school in the state of Rhode Island. Introduction Roger Williams University School of Law is located on a peninsula in the historic seacoast town of Bristol, Rhode Island. The School of Law is the only law school in the state of Rhode Island. Library and Physical Facilities The School of Law is self-contained in a multimillion-dollar building designed exclusively for the study of law. The School of Law also offers two joint-degree programs in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island. The JD/Master of Marine Affairs program is geared toward students interested in maritime, admiralty, and environmental law. Students take elective courses in traditional admiralty law and practice, pollution and environmental regulation, coastal zoning, fisheries, and the international law of the sea. Practical Experience The School of Law operates a Criminal Defense Clinic and a Community Justice and Legal Assistance Clinic in Providence. Students may also engage in a semester-long supervised clerkship in a judge’s chambers or in a public interest or governmental law office for academic credit. Admission Admission is competitive and is based on the undergraduate grade-point average (UGPA) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score, as well as other indicators of probable success in the study of law, such as graduate degree, work experience, undergraduate extracurricular activities, and community service. Student Activities Law Review — Membership on The Roger Williams Law Review is considered one of the most valuable and prestigious student activities available. The law review is staffed and primarily administered by students who are selected based upon superior academic achievement and writing ability. Other student organizations include The Docket (student newspaper), Maritime Law Society, Women’s Law Association, the Alliance (LGBT), the Association of Public Interest Law, and the American Trial Lawyers Association. Career Services The Office of Career Services is dedicated to serving the needs of law students, alumni, and the legal community.

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