Graduate Student Rates 2024-25

Full-Time Cost of Attendance (COA) details

Information on Graduate Financial Aid

Graduate Semester Fees

Mandatory Semester Fees are charged to all students in a graduate program on a per semester basis.

  • Architecture Semester Fee $475
  • Full-time Semester Fee (non-Arch 9 or more credits) $475
  • Part-time Semester Fee (non-Arch less than 9 credits) $160
  • Online Semester Fee (online programs only) $145
  • Continuous Enrollment Fee (if applicable) $300

Optional Graduate Fees

Optional Graduate Fees are charged per semester.

  • Health Services $200
  • Recreation Center $50
  • Parking Fee $75

General Fees

  • Application Fee $50
  • Registration Deposit $200
  • Late Fee $325

Tuition Rates

Master of Architecture

Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,886
  • Three credit class $5,658
  • Tuition per semester (12-19 credits) $22,632

Summer 2024 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,343
  • 3 credit class $4,029
  • Studio (per credit) $1,886
  • Studio 5 credit class $9,430

Winter 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,343
  • 3 credit class $4,029

Master of Science in Preservation Practices
Preservation Practices (Certificate)
Real Estate (M.S)Real Estate (Certificate) 
Urban & Regional Planning (Certificate)

 

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,136
  • Three Credit Class $3,408
  • Additional Fee for Studio Classes $2,437

Master of Business Administration

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,136
  • Three Credit Class  $3,408

Master of Arts in Special Education
Middle School Endorsement (Certificate)

Summer & Fall 2024, Winter & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $748
  • Three Credit Class $2,244

Master of Public Administration
Leadership (Certificate)
Public Management (Certificate)
Health Care Administration (Certificate)

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $748
  • Three Credit class $2,244


Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Arts in Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics (Certificate)
Cloud Computing (Certificate)
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Cyberspecialist (Certificate)

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,136
  • Three Credit class $3,408

Master of Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Biotechnology

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,136
  • Three Credit Class $3,408

Construction Management (Certificate)

Summer 2024, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 Rates

  • Tuition (per credit) $1,136
  • Three Credit Class $3,408

Refund Policy

RWU tuition, fees and other related charges are approved by the RWU Board of Trustees annually.  RWU faculty and staff have designed and adapted many aspects of the traditional campus experiences and classroom instruction for our students, all of which factor into our cost and pricing decisions for the university and its program inclusive of School of Law and University College programs. RWU continues to make significant investments in technology, training, and safety and health resources, which have been made available to ensure the continued quality educational experience for our students, whether in person or remotely accessed. Consistent with our past policies, tuition and mandatory fees will not be adjusted based on the instructional method and/or mode of academic delivery or any other changes or disruptions that may occur during the academic year such as adjustments to instructional content, schedules or the duration of the semester, inability to access Roger Williams University-maintained facilities, or cancellation of activities, events, services or programs. Tuition and mandatory fees will not be refunded in whole or in part for any reason, except as expressly provided for under the refund policy. By paying the tuition and mandatory fees, the student and anyone paying tuition on their behalf acknowledges and accepts these terms.

Multiple Sibling Tuition Discount Policy