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91.0%Acceptance
$42,666Tuition
3,957Students
67%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$70,266Earnings
#8 in Rhode IslandPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$42,666
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,666
Average Net Price
$38,123
Students Receiving Financial Aid
16.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$16,690
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,280
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,256
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,940
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
78.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
58.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
16.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $29,475
$30,001 – $48,000 $29,765
$48,001 – $75,000 $34,861
$75,001 – $110,000 $38,086
$110,001+ $41,052

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $48,000 pay around $29,600 annually after aid at Roger Williams, while those making over $110,000 face $41,052 per year. The four-year total ranges from $118,400 to $164,208 depending on family income. The university keeps costs manageable through institutional grants averaging $20,611 for the quarter of students who receive them.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $26,940, translating to monthly payments of $286. That burden becomes reasonable when weighed against the median earnings of $70,266 ten years after graduation. The loan repayment rate of 78.94% suggests most Hawks manage their debt successfully. Lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here, paying roughly $30,000 annually for a waterfront campus experience and strong employment outcomes that reach 95.9% after graduation.

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