# Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/johnson-and-wales-university-charlotte

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private nonprofit two-year college in Charlotte, NC with 1,184 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1007 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,258 per year ($23,697 for families earning under $30,000). 39% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,928 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,677 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,521 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–570 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 430–560 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 16–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $59,382 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $26,258 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $23,697 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $23,588 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,639 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $27,754 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $33,666 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,184 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 39% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,928 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate?**

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1007.

**What ACT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.

**Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?**

In Fall 2023, 4,677 students applied to Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and 3,521 were admitted; 432 enrolled.

**Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte consider legacy status?**

Yes. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte require an essay?**

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $59,382 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,258.

**What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's graduation rate?**

39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 445708. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology