School Overview
Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a non-profit, private, career-oriented university with its main campus located in Providence, Rhode Island. JWU currently has four operating campuses located throughout the USA. In 1914, Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales founded JWU as a business school. Today the school has roughly 17, 000 students enrolled in technology, hospitality, equine management, engineering, education, culinary arts, counseling psychology, and business across its four campuses.
JWU, through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C).
General Information
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Admission Office 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903-3703 (401) 598-2310 (800) 342-5598 Fax: (401) 598-2948 [email protected] Contact: Al Seitz Director of Admissions |
Main Address 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903-3703 (401) 598-1000 www.jwu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 9,395 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,555 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,395 Graduate enrollment: 1,093 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 71% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Equestrian/Equine Studies A,B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B Communications & Journalism Advertising A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A Engineering Computer Engineering – General A,B Engineering Technologies Drafting and Design Technology A,B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Nutrition Sciences B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks/Leisure Facilities Management B Personal & Culinary Services Baking/Pastry Arts A,B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 598-1000 |
| Website: | www1.jwu.edu/providence/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | apply.jwu.edu |
| Address: | 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903-3703 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,324 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 54% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 8,568 (92% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $30,746 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $30,746 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $17,185 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 9 | 16 | 8 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 5 | |||
| Education | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 21 | 36 | 16 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 4 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Johnson & Wales University-Providence and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $30,746 |
| Out-of-state | $30,746 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $11,826 |
| Out-of-state | $11,826 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,883 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,881 | 99% | $17,185 |
| Student loan aid | 1,728 | 91% | $9,187 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,889 | 90% | $13,797 |
| Federal student loans | 6,955 | 79% | $7,561 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Johnson & Wales University-Providence. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Johnson & Wales University-Providence students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 16,259 | 5,579 | 10,680 | Percent admitted | 100% | 88% | 91% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 14% | 16% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 9,324 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,459 |
| Graduate enrollment | 865 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
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