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Johnson & Wales University – Providence

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Providence, RI

$35,750

Avg tuition

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About Johnson & Wales University – Providence

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Johnson & Wales University – Providence is a small private university located on an urban campus in Providence, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,652, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,750.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

88% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Hispanic

15%

Black

12%

Unknown

6%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $35,750 $35,750
Graduate $14,706 $14,706

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,800
On-campus room and board $18,212
On-campus other expenses $2,058
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,058
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,058

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $57,820 $57,820
Off-campus without family $49,108 $49,108
Off-campus with family $39,608 $39,608

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

47%

State Grant Aid

1%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,742
State Grant Aid $2,045
Institution Grant Aid $20,615
Pell Grant Aid $4,964

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

16

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

17

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

19

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

21

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

22

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

23

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

24

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.