Roger Williams University
- Private
Roger Williams University: international tuition 47,928 USD per year, one-year total cost 66,960 USD, acceptance rate 87.7%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Yes. International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive the RWU International Merit Scholarship; RWU says accepted international applicants are guaranteed up to 50% of standard tuition, housing, and meals. General need-based aid eligibility for Vietnamese students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 87.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 580–660, Math 560–650, ACT 24–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 66,960 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Roger Williams University?
International tuition is 47,928 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 66,960 USD.
Does Roger Williams University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. International first-year students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive the RWU International Merit Scholarship; RWU says accepted international applicants are guaranteed up to 50% of standard tuition, housing, and meals. General need-based aid eligibility for Vietnamese students is unclear.
What English scores does Roger Williams University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Roger Williams University?
The acceptance rate is 87.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
RWU Greek Student Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
This award is for Greek citizens graduating from secondary school in Greece, which does not exclude all international students.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- The College Tour2023Campus tour
- Roger Williams University Graduate Programs2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Tuition by group
- Standard Rate47,928 USD≈ ₫1.25B
- Engineering Rate49,944 USD≈ ₫1.3B
- Architecture Rate53,544 USD≈ ₫1.4B
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says the International Scholarship needs no separate application, but no continuous quote states both merit and automatic consideration for internationals.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state that admissions are need-blind for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
RWU International Merit ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: up to 50 percent of standard tuition, housing, and meals
RWU explicitly states that this scholarship is for international students.
- Renewable in later years
RWU Greek Student Scholar AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
This award is for Greek citizens graduating from secondary school in Greece, which does not exclude all international students.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Deadline for maximum scholarship consideration for Spring SemesterScholarshipabout17days
- Deadline for maximum scholarship consideration for Fall SemesterScholarship+109 days
Credit for exams
RWU awards advanced credit for certain AP exams scored 3, 4, or 5; the required score depends on the subject.
Scores that count12345RWU states that IB advanced credit is awarded for scores from 4 to 7; its detailed equivalency table applies to HL subjects.
Scores that count1234567GCE A-Level results of C or better may receive advanced credit, for up to four A-Level subjects.
Scores that countfrom CAP credit depends on the program; the university states that scores of 3, 4, and 5 may be considered for credit.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data