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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate
88%
Accessible
Average net price
$29,952
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings
$53,928
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private nonprofit college in Providence, RI with 3,868 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,952 per year ($26,196 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,928 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
88%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
8,841
Fall 2023
Admitted
7,400
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing460–590
200800
SAT Math430–570
200800
ACT Composite22–27
136

What Johnson & Wales University-Providence looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$62,760
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$44,581

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$26,196
  • $30–48k$25,194
  • $48–75k$25,185
  • $75–110k$31,332
  • $110k+$35,887

Get a personal estimate with Johnson & Wales University-Providence's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Freshman retention
82%
Median earnings
$53,928
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,868
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
38%
  • White59%
  • Hispanic17%
  • Black11%
  • Asian4%

Johnson & Wales University-Providence FAQ

What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate?+

Johnson & Wales University-Providence admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1050.

What ACT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–27.

Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Johnson & Wales University-Providence?+

In Fall 2023, 8,841 students applied to Johnson & Wales University-Providence and 7,400 were admitted; 1,056 enrolled.

Does Johnson & Wales University-Providence consider legacy status?+

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

Does Johnson & Wales University-Providence require an essay?+

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

How much does Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $62,760 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,952.

What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's graduation rate?+

49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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