Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

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Tuition & Fees

$42,166

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
500
75th
600
25th
470
75th
25
25th
18
75th
24
25th
18
75th
26
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,400
Declined 1,441
Total Received 8,841
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Enrollment

3,952

undergraduate students

420

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, four-year university that is known for its experiential learning programs in fields such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Business. It has campuses in Rhode Island, Florida, Colorado, and North Carolina. Its 69-acre campus in Rhode Island is located in Providence.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,372
Established in 1914
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

69-acre campus in Providence (population: 180,393); branch campuses in North Miami, FL; Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston (50 miles); smaller airport serves Warwick (11 miles). School operates transportation around campus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI
02903-3703

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
45%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
500
75th
600
25th
470
75th
25
25th
18
75th
24
25th
18
75th
26
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,400
Declined 1,441
Total Received 8,841

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,821

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,408
Housing $13,600
Food $5,356
Additional fees $1,758
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $62,322
Average Financial Aid - $22,821
Total with Avg. Aid $39,501
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 401 598-1468
F: 401 598-1040
sfs.pvd@jwu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, rugby, track

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, rugby, track

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, dance, flag football, floor hockey, football, hip hop dance, lacrosse, martial arts, skiing, soccer, softball, snowboarding, step team, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northeast Athletic Conference, ECAC Hockey, New England College Wrestling Association, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Applied Psychology yes
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef yes yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Critical Infrastructure Protection yes
Culinary Arts/Chef Training yes yes
Culinary Science/Culinology yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, Other yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fashion Merchandising yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management yes
General Studies yes
Health Services Administration yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other yes
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management yes
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Information Resources Management yes
Information Technology Project Management yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Project Management yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Restaurant/Food Services Management yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Systems Science and Theory yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Tourism and Travel Services Management yes yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Culinary Arts
  2. Hospitality Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

4,372

total students

17%

in-state

83%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

3,952
students

Female
62%
2,447

Male
38%
1,505

10%

420
students

Female
73%
307

Male
27%
113

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

3,780
students

Female
62%
2,359

Male
38%
1,421

4%

172
students

Female
51%
88

Male
49%
84

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

145

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.80
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

114

trimester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

trimester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 618
Countries most often represented China
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Taiwan
Vietnam
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
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