Roger Williams University, commonly abbreviated as RWU, is a private, coeducational American liberal arts university located on 140 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Mt. Hope Bay. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The university has no religious affiliation.
Address 1 Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809, United States
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| Motto | Magna Est Veritas |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Truth is Mighty |
| Established | 1956 |
| Type | Private university |
| Affiliation | Non-sectarian |
| Endowment | $62.7 million |
| President | Donald J. Farish |
Academic staff | 398 |
| Students | 4,425 undergraduate, 940 graduate |
| Location | Bristol, Rhode Island, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 140 waterfront acres |
| Colors | Royal Blue, Gold, and White |
| Nickname | Hawks |
| Website | www.rwu.edu |
