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  • PROVIDENCE, RI
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Johnson & Wales University- Providence

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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
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    8 ABBOTT PARK PLACE
    PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
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    About Johnson & Wales...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference

    From Johnson & Wales University- Providence

    Imagine everything your future can be — we're here to help you make it happen.

    Since 1914, Johnson & Wales University has helped students realize their potential and shown them how to turn their passion into a career. With our experiential education, you'll thrive in hands-on classes, learn from faculty with years of experience, make industry connections and graduate knowing you're ready to take your industry by storm.

    More than 4,500 students live, work and play at JWU’s flagship campus. There's always something fun to do with clubs, organizations, social events and 11 different varsity sports competing at the NCAA III level. Plus, we're right in the middle of Providence, Rhode Island, a vibrant city with incredible food, a thriving arts and music scene, professional sports and access to 400 miles of coastline nearby. We highly recommend you plan a visit!

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    87%
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,560 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,304 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Culinary Arts and Food Service
      217 Graduates
    • Baking and Pastry Arts
      186 Graduates
    • Restaurant and Food Services Management
      156 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      85 Graduates
    • Business
      81 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      71 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      51 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      41 Graduates
    • Psychology
      39 Graduates
    • Small Business Management
      39 Graduates
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    Graphic Design Internship Spotlight

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    Julia Shiels ’24 is a Graphic Design student in JWU's College of Engineering & Design. As a JWU student, Julia had access to the university’s recruitment platform which posts thousands of internship opportunities and secured a summer internship at Ginkgo Bioworks, a biotech company based in Boston that focuses on creating sustainable bioproducts for clients. Read more about Julia’s experience.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      26%
    • On Campus
      72%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,604 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    516
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    39%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    82%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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