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
610
25th
480
75th
580
25th
460
75th
31
25th
21
75th
27
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,909
Declined 1,372
Total Received 8,281
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Private

4,158

undergraduate students

408

graduate students

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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 4,566
Established in 1914
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

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
610
25th
480
75th
580
25th
460
75th
31
25th
21
75th
27
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22

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

Moderately Selective

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,909
Declined 1,372
Total Received 8,281

Admissions Factors

Required

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

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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

$24,162

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 - $24,162
Total with Avg. Aid $38,160

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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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Graphics yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes 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
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager yes
Restaurant/Food Services Management yes
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General yes
Securities Services Administration/Management yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Sociology, General 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

4,566

total students

19%

in-state

81%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

4,158
students

Female
61%
2,548

Male
39%
1,610

9%

408
students

Female
71%
290

Male
29%
118

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

3,955
students

Female
62%
2,442

Male
38%
1,513

5%

203
students

Female
52%
106

Male
48%
97

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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
15%
Hispanic/Latino
58%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.80
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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