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About Johnson & Wales University-Providence

culinary and hospitality rootscareer focused educationprivate masters universitybusiness and health programsaccessible admissions

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private university in Providence, RI, known for its culinary and hospitality roots, career focused education, and private masters university. With an acceptance rate of 83%, Johnson & Wales University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 994 students each year. Johnson & Wales University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 940–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Johnson & Wales University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,025 per year; the sticker price of $58,020 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Johnson & Wales University-Providence acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1065
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 940 – 1190 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 22 – 29

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Johnson & Wales University-Providence

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Essay Strategy
Johnson and Wales is built around specific career-focused programs in culinary arts, hospitality, business, and health sciences, so your application should clearly connect your goals to one of these tracks. Name the exact program you are applying to and explain how JWU's experiential learning model fits your career path.
Extracurriculars
JWU places heavy emphasis on hands-on industry experience, so highlight any internships, part-time jobs, competitions, or volunteer work that directly relate to your intended program. A student applying to the College of Culinary Arts who has worked in a kitchen or competed in a culinary competition will stand out more than one with only academic extracurriculars.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Johnson & Wales University-Providence actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$25.5k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$25.4k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$28.1k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$31.8k
110k+~$58k/yr$35.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

55%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,342
Undergrad Enrollment
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