Providence, RI

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Providence, RI.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

88% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,828 applied, 6,921 accepted, and 1,092 enrolled in Johnson & Wales University-Providence.
395 men and 697 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,030 SAT, 25 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,030 and ACT score is 25. The SAT score of 1030 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total89010301160
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460530590
Math430500570
ACT Score
Composite222527
Math202426
English202226

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $41,982 for undergraduate programs and $15,156 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.98% compared to last year at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.

Financial Aid

4,070 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,821.
For freshmen, 967 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $25,112.

Student Population

A total of 4,303 students enrolled Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2025.
By gender, 1,564 men and 2,739 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,908 undergraduate and 395 graduate students.

94 Major Programs

  • 32 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
55%
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate
82%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 485 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Johnson & Wales University-Providence and the average faculty salary is $95,954. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,207 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $79,751.
Number of Faculties
485
Average Faculty Salary
$95,954
Number of Staffs
1,207
Average Staff Salary
$79,751

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries