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Johnson & Wales University, Providence

Providence, RI

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Overview

Johnson & Wales University, Providence is a University institution located in Providence, RI, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI  02903-3703
United States
Contact Amy O'Connell 
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pvd@admissions.jwu.edu
Phone: 401-598-2310
Fax: 401-598-2948

Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences Associate Bachelors
Equestrian Studies Checkmark
Farm And Ranch Management Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management Checkmark
Entrepreneurship Checkmark
Fashion Merchandising Checkmark
Finance Checkmark
Hospitality Administration Checkmark
Hotel/motel Administration Checkmark
International Business/trade/commerce Checkmark
Investments And Securities Checkmark
Marketing/marketing Management Checkmark
Public Finance Checkmark
Tourism And Travel Services Management Checkmark
Tourism And Travel Services Marketing Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Advertising Checkmark
Public Relations/image Management Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Programming Checkmark
Computer Systems Analysis Checkmark Checkmark
Information Science/studies Checkmark
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Computer Engineering Checkmark Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering Checkmark
Systems Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology Checkmark Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Food Service Systems Administration Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management Checkmark
Sport And Fitness Administration/management Checkmark
Personal And Culinary Services Associate Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts Checkmark Checkmark
Culinary Arts Checkmark Checkmark
Culinary Arts Related Checkmark Checkmark
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Counseling Psychology Checkmark
Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark
Security And Loss Prevention Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,971
Applied
9,807
Accepted
8,718
Enrolled
82%
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Female Admissions

7,638
Females Applied
6,359
Females Accepted
83%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

4,333
Males Applied
3,448
Males Accepted
80%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs A minimum high school GPA of 2.75
Interview
Recommended A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Early Action ApplicationNovember 1stMid-November
Regular Admissions Application March 1st Rolling
Transfer

Yes
Spring Semester

Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

39,792
Private
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Fees

200
Full-time student fees
13,734
Room & board
10,598
Room only

Financial Aid

28,946
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,688
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
13,899
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,347
Avg. Loan Aid
18,652
Avg. Grant Aid
23,282
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,335
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 15.72%
Black or African American 10.76%
White or Caucasian 58.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.41%
Asian 3.75%
Two or more races 2.54%
Other 4.59%

Gender

Male (38.43%)
Female (61.56%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 44%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group
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Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities Checkmark
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Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances 
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Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Crew No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running Checkmark No No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark Division 3 No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark No No
Gymnastics No No No
Ice Hockey No Division 3 No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rowing No Checkmark No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Wrestling No Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Crew No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Division 3 No
Field Hockey No Division 3 No
Football Checkmark No No
Gymnastics Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey No Division 3 No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rowing No Division 3 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No Division 3 No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

477
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 236
Part-time - 241
Male - 235
Female - 242
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