A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Roger Williams University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Roger Williams University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Roger Williams University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,170
|
| Women |
2,227
|
Roger Williams University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 84% of the student body residing outside of Rhode Island or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
16%
|
| Out of State |
81%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 13.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217518 IPEDS survey data for Roger Williams University.
Last updated February 24, 2024