Recognized Green College
91Å®Éñ Featured in Princeton Review’s 2026 Guide to Green Colleges
Rankings and Recognitions
Excellence in Education and Experience
96%
of 91Å®Éñ graduates find success in employment or graduate school within six months of graduation
91Å®Éñ's Commitment to Excellence
At 91Å®Éñ, our rankings and accolades demonstrate our strong commitment to real-world learning, student success, and inclusive excellence. From national honors to top regional distinctions, 91Å®Éñ continues to be recognized as a university of choice—where 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.
91Å®Éñ Offers A Top College Food Experience
91Å®Éñ was ranked No. 21 in America and No. 2 in Rhode Island on Niche’s 2026 Best College Food list. 91Å®Éñ 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.
91Å®Éñ's Bon Appétit Dining91Å®Éñ School of Law: Recognized for Innovation and Impact
#6
Best Law School for Public Interest from preLaw
LEADER
Bloomberg Law Innovation Leader Law School
#13
Faculty Teaching and Accessibility from Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools
91Å®Éñ’s Official Carnegie Classifications
91Å®Éñ 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
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 .
Leading with Purpose, Inclusion, and Service
4/5 Stars on the Campus Pride Index for support and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ student community.
Home of the , part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuaries Program dedicated to protecting and improving the region’s watersheds and coastal environment.
Shawmut Scholar Program at 91Å®Éñ provides four-year scholarships, paid internships and professional development for underrepresented students in engineering and construction management majors.
91Å®Éñ is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network, which works to protect scholars and promote academic freedom worldwide.
Nationally Recognized Programs at 91Å®Éñ
#59
91Å®Éñ’s Mario J. Gabelli School of Business ranks No. 59 in Career Outcomes in the
Best Regional
91Å®Éñ was named one of the .
Best USA
91Å®Éñ was named one of 's Best Colleges USA 2026.
Best in the U.S.
91Å®Éñ was named to the
BRONZE
STARS Bronze rating in recognition of our sustainability achievements from the .
Best Engineering
The ​ recognized 91Å®Éñ as having one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.
Top Online Master’s Degree
#19 Online Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity 2024 Fortune
Leading Engineering Programs 2024
Leading Engineering Programs 2024 recognized by Newsweek
91Å®Éñ News
91Å®Éñ PRSSA Chapter Featured on Times Square Nasdaq Billboard
Students from 91Å®Éñ went to New York City for the annual student-run PRSSA firm tours for industry insight, professional development, and networking.
Enduring Significance of Wampum Kicks Off 91Å®Éñ Library’s ‘Talking in the Library’ Series
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe member Paula Peters discusses the history, artistry, and cultural power of wampum as part of the library’s yearlong lecture series.
Passionate Changemakers: 91Å®Éñ Law Students Address Rhode Island’s Housing Crisis
91Å®Éñ’s Housing Policy Clinic celebrates the hard work of law students, representatives, and coordinators involved with the first Housing Advocacy Clinic Showcase.
91Å®Éñ Celebrates First-Gen Students with Week of Belonging and Empowerment
First-Generation College Celebration Week brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to affirm shared experiences and build a stronger community of support.
Discovering a Hidden Record of Survival: How 91Å®Éñ Students Chronicled a Story of Slavery and Freedom
91Å®Éñ undergraduates lead a multi-university research effort to authenticate a rare firsthand narrative that documents a man’s self-emancipation from slavery to global maritime freedom.
