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Johnson & Wales University – Online

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Providence, RI

$13,365

Avg tuition

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About Johnson & Wales University – Online

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 – Online is a small private university located on an urban campus in Providence, Rhode Island. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,318, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 36%. The university offers 27 bachelor's degrees and has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $13,365.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

36% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

50% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

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 Implied no

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 fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

Demographics

White

54%

Black

22%

Hispanic

12%

Unknown

6%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

72%

Socio-economic diversity

50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

49

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $13,365 $13,365
Graduate $14,148 $14,148

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,800
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,750
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 $15,165 $15,165
Off-campus without family $25,973 $25,973
Off-campus with family $17,223 $17,223

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

50%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

Information not available

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,295
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid Information not available
Pell Grant Aid $4,354

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.