JWU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was $30,715. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at JWU

JWU net price calculator

$30,715

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average	$14,603
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of JWU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$30,715	$1,155 (4%)	$27,433	$27,963	$28,811	$30,017	$32,111
2021	$29,560	$1,559 (6%)	$26,443	$26,464	$27,968	$28,583	$30,843
2020	$28,001	$141	$23,521	$24,016	$25,325	$26,783	$30,912
2019	$27,860	$695 (3%)	$22,986	$23,433	$25,991	$28,636	$31,718
2018	$27,165	$1,062 (4%)	$21,879	$23,110	$25,189	$27,243	$30,850
2017	$28,227	$1,433 (5%)	$23,101	$24,468	$26,542	$28,767	$31,925
2016	$26,794	$822 (3%)	$22,613	$23,132	$25,105	$26,998	$30,338
2015	$25,972	$426 (2%)	$21,831	$22,452	$24,141	$25,743	$29,165
2014	$26,398	--	$22,311	$23,316	$24,571	$26,468	$29,842

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Johnson & Wales University-Providence's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$49,682	$2,338 (5%)	$36,324	$11,558	$1,800
2021	$47,344	$2,081 (5%)	$34,736	$10,808	$1,800
2020	$45,263	$1,463 (3%)	$33,404	$10,059	$1,800
2019	$43,800	$1,733 (4%)	$32,441	$9,559	$1,800
2018	$42,067	$712 (2%)	$31,508	$9,059	$1,500
2017	$41,355	$1,680 (4%)	$30,746	$9,109	$1,500
2016	$39,675	$2,071 (6%)	$29,566	$8,609	$1,500
2015	$37,604	$1,783 (5%)	$28,539	$7,565	$1,500
2014	$35,821	$1,044 (3%)	$27,456	$6,565	$1,800
2013	$34,777	--	$26,412	$6,565	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does JWU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,255 dormitories available to its students at $12,551 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at JWU is $1,395 per month.
Does JWU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at JWU for one academic year is $5,050, which works out to $561 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: JWU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, JWU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,058

If living off-campus, with family: $2,058

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,058
How much is JWU application fees?: JWU does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: JWU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$993	$817
For out-of-state students	$993	$817

Housing and Meal

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Johnson & Wales University-Providence for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,050	$12,551	N/A	18	2,255
2021	$4,850	$11,523	N/A	0	3,121
2020	$4,710	$10,797	N/A	0	3,120
2019	$4,626	$9,988	N/A	0	3,156
2018	$4,515	$10,094	N/A	0	4,067
2017	$4,404	$9,243	N/A	18	3,952
2016	$4,065	$8,889	N/A	0	3,748

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Johnson & Wales University-Providence during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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