Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI & Charlotte, NC | jwu.edu
Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, non-profit, accredited institution with approximately 13,000 graduate, undergraduate, and online students at it’s two campuses in Providence, Rhode Island & Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative education leader, the university offers degree programs in Arts & Sciences, Business, Culinary Arts, Design & Engineering, Education, Health & Wellness, Hospitality, Nutrition, and Physician- Assistant studies. Its unique model integrates Arts & Sciences and industry focused education with work experience, internship and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and life-long personal, intellectual growth.
Representatives
Pat Golden-Romero She/Her/Hers
Regional Admissions Representative
(415) 596-7605 pat.goldenromero@jwu.edu
Minh Dang
He/Him/His
Admissions Representative
(562) 965-3352 minh.dang@jwu.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
PVD (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
10,911 / 12,215
Average Class Size
21
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
75% / 49% / 22%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC)
Average ACT / SAT
No Answer
Average GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Sometimes
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? Sometimes
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Traditional: March 1
Transfer App Deadline
There is no deadline for applications
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Merit scholarships are awarded with acceptance
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Merit scholarships are awarded with acceptance
Link to Scholarship Info
jwu.edu
Points of Pride
Our unique education model integrates academics & professional skills, related work, internship experiences, community and leadership opportunities, and career services.
JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world’s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of internship, work experience programs. In 2020-21, 2,650 Providence campus students gained industry experience related to their major.
Freshman walk through main gates at Freshman Welcome weekend procession. The gates are then locked and they do not walk through again until the commencement procession.
