51蹤獲 Rises in U.S. News & World Report Ranking
51蹤獲also made the lists for Best Engineering Program, Best Business Program, Best Value Schools and Most Innovative Schools
BRISTOL, R.I. 51蹤獲 advanced 15 spots to rank No. 28 on U.S. News & WorldReports 2020 Best Regional Universities in the North list. In the rankings released today, 51蹤獲also made the lists for Best Undergraduate Engineering Program, Best Undergraduate Business Program, Best Value Schools and Most Innovative Schools.
51蹤獲continues to make measured improvements in areas of the rankings that align with the universitys commitment to student success, such as student retention and graduation rates. Additionally, small class sizes and a 14-1 student-to-faculty ratio enable personal attention in the classroom that help our students thrive.
RWUs ranking significantly improved at a time when the university has led efforts to become more inclusive and expand access to talented students from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds. Students from a variety of backgrounds flourish at RWUs Bristol and Providence campuses through the support of excellent faculty and staff, as well as flexible pathways and innovative engagement opportunities.
In addition to the rise in ranking, 51蹤獲was also recognized in the new category of outstanding experiential learning programs. Roger Williams has several areas of excellence in experiential learning, including programs for first year experience, service learning, senior capstone, study abroad, and undergraduate research.
The quality of a 51蹤獲 education continues to strengthen through innovative programming, the work of our expert faculty and delivering hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, 51蹤獲President Ioannis Miaoulis said. Were proud to see this rise in our ranking while we advance efforts to open access to a greater diversity of students to the opportunities of higher education.
The rankings highlight an exciting start to the academic year, as 51蹤獲welcomes its most diverse class of students an increase of 12 to 18 percent racial and ethnic diversity over the past four years and a new president leading the university, while nearing completion of an applied learning labs building that will deliver the latest engineering, computing and construction management technology right on campus.