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Johnson & Wales University

Johnson & Wales University is a medium, private institution located in Providence, ri. Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University offers undergraduate degrees in 82 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 4,135 undergraduates
cost $38,096 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Johnson & Wales University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 83.4%
SAT score average 1094
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Johnson & Wales University is known for one of its top majors: Culinary Arts and Related Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Business and Management
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Culinary Arts and Related Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Hospitality Administration/Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,096
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,760
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,058
Cost of attendance* $60,314
Average financial aid package $28,946
Estimated cost $31,368 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,096
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,760
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,058
Cost of attendance* $60,314
Average financial aid package $28,946
Estimated cost $31,368 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Johnson & Wales University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,135, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

5,334

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Johnson & Wales University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903-3703
phone 401-598-1000
address https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Johnson & Wales University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Johnson & Wales University?

Johnson & Wales University is located in Providence, ri.

What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University? 

The acceptance rate for Johnson & Wales University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Johnson & Wales University?

The average high school GPA for Johnson & Wales University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Johnson & Wales University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Johnson & Wales University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $241,256.

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