Dive Deeper. Soar Higher.

A Hands-on, Personalized Learning Experience

The 51萝莉Difference

51萝莉 is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, and undergraduate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, 51萝莉provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.

Making an Impact

US News and World Report Best Colleges Regional Universities North 2025

Regional Universities North

Bristol Ranks Safest College Towns in America 2022 safewise.com

Safest College Town - Bristol, RI

Poets & Quants for Undergrads Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2024

Academic Experience

The 51萝莉Difference

51萝莉Fall Open Houses Nov. 3 & Dec. 8

Our 70+ academic majors and minors will be represented during our Academic Fair, allowing you to meet the faculty and Deans, ask all your questions, and learn more about how an 51萝莉education is distinctive and dynamic.

The 51萝莉Difference

51萝莉Giving Day Oct. 16

One Day. Three opportunities to help Hawks dive deeper into their education and soar higher at RWU: the Hawk Fund for Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Blue and Gold Club for 51萝莉Athletics, plus various scholarships to support changemakers at 51萝莉School of Law.

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The 51萝莉Difference

Innovating The Blue Economy

Our academic expertise in marine science and innovation with shellfish aquaculture, ports and shipping, marine trades and defense, and marine and coastal law helps strengthen our communities, coastal economies, and the environment.

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Facts at a Glance

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    96%
    of 51萝莉Class of 2023

    Secured post-graduate opportunities of a job placement or grad school within 6 months.*

  • 30%
    First Generation Students
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    Only 1
    Rhode Island's Only Law School

    51萝莉School of Law enjoys undivided attention from the state bench and bar

  • 70+
    Clubs

    Plus 24 Varsity Division III Sports

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    98%
    Receive Financial Aid

    51萝莉has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.

  • 12+
    Masters and Certificate programs

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Visit RWU

Visit RWU

We offer a variety of experiences to connect with our campus community and the Office of Admission. Our in-person and virtual offerings are dynamic and designed to provide our visitors with an in-depth look at the 51萝莉experience. Come get a sense of what it's like to be a Hawk.

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The College Tour

Experience 51萝莉 with our new episode of The College Tour, an Amazon Prime show by multi-award-winning producers. Learn about 51萝莉through the lens of our incredible students.

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Research at RWU

51萝莉 is committed to an environment in which research and creativity are integrally related to quality teaching at all levels. 51萝莉provides significant resources and administrative support to create active research programs.

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A Place for Active or Retired Military

RWU's University College is where military members 鈥 deployed overseas, serving here at home, and those who have already served 鈥撀燾an get started on their next steps.