Rankings and Recognitions

Excellence in Education and Experience

U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Regional Universities North 2026

#35

Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report

96%

96% 

of 欧美AV graduates find success in employment or graduate school within six months of graduation

 

欧美AV's Commitment to Excellence

At Roger Williams University, our rankings and accolades demonstrate our strong commitment to real-world learning, student success, and inclusive excellence. From national honors to top regional distinctions, 欧美AV continues to be recognized as a university of choice鈥攚here 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.

Senior Steak and Lobster Dinner

欧美AV Offers A Top College Food Experience

欧美AV was ranked No. 21 in America and No. 2 in Rhode Island on Niche鈥檚 2026 Best College Food list. Roger Williams University 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. 

欧美AV's Bon App茅tit Dining

欧美AV School of Law: Recognized for Innovation and Impact

#6 Best Law School for Public Interest 2025 - preLaw

#6

Best Law School for Public Interest from preLaw

preLaw Innovation Leader Law School 2023-2024

LEADER

Bloomberg Law Innovation Leader Law School

#13 Professors for Teaching and Accessibility 2025 - Princeton Review

#13

Faculty Teaching and Accessibility from Princeton Review鈥檚 Best Law Schools

Students in a lab working together

欧美AV鈥檚 Official Carnegie Classifications

欧美AV 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
Safewise Safest College Towns in America 2022

Safety First

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 .

Home to 欧美AV, Bristol Named Safest College Town in America

Leading with Purpose, Inclusion, and Service

Nationally Recognized Programs at 欧美AV

Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools Of 2025

#59 

欧美AV鈥檚 Mario J. Gabelli School of Business ranks No. 59 in Career Outcomes in the

 

Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast for 2026 by The Princeton Review

Best Regional

欧美AV was named one of the . 

Best College USA 2026 research.com

Best USA

欧美AV was named one of 's Best Colleges USA 2026.

 

Wall Street Journal Best Colleges in the U.S. 2026

Best in the U.S.

欧美AV was named to the

STARS bronze award

BRONZE

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

 

U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Engineering Programs 2026

Best Engineering

The 鈥 recognized 欧美AV as having one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

Student builds wind turbine

Recognized Green College

欧美AV Featured in Princeton Review鈥檚 2026 Guide to Green Colleges

Student on computer

Top Online Master鈥檚 Degree

#19 Online Master鈥檚 Degree in Cybersecurity聽2024 Fortune

Students collaborate on engineering project

Leading Engineering Programs 2024

Leading Engineering Programs 2024 recognized by Newsweek

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