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Information Summary
Ranks 3168th for total enrollment
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| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
608 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bristol, RI
| Total Population | 22,469 (22,270 urban / 199 rural) |
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| Households | 8,314 (2.45 people per house) |
| Families | 5,650 (2.99 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 194 |
| Pop. — Asian | 200 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 32 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 91 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,042 |
| Pop. — Other | 146 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of law
| Undergraduate | N/A |
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| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively graduate/professional |
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General Characteristics
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| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
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Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Roger Williams University School of Law?
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Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
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| 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
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Roger Williams University School of Law use for admissions?
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| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
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Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Roger Williams University School of Law accept?
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| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
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Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
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| Dorm Capacity | 52 |
| Meals per Week | N/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 | |
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Non Resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 17 | 29 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 3 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 219 | 219 | 438 |
Race Unknown | 53 | 41 | 94 |
| 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 | |
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| 95 | 83 | 178 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Law (LL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 145 | 21 | 178 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 145 | 21 | 178 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
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| 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
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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