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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,255
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, JWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that JWU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at JWU is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Rhode Island is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at JWU do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,324

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $13,017
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,324

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average $29,627
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence received on average $22,880 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,880
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 438 36% $5,169 $2,263,954
Other Federal Grant 568 47% $4,742 $2,693,227
State Grant/Scholarships 11 1% $2,045 $22,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,199 100% $20,615 $24,717,101
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,199 100% $22,880 $27,432,828

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence students is 62.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.5%.

62.9%

  • African American 56.1% 157 students
  • white 66.6% 737 students
  • unknown 41.4% 12 students
  • hispanic 58.8% 124 students
  • International Students 74.5% 38 students
  • Mixed Race 57.4% 124 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)