Johnson & Wales University Charlotte

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

Overview

Total enrollment

1,184
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte overview
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Johnson & Wales University's Charlotte campus, located in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, operated as one of the institution's four campuses from 2004 until its closure in 2021. The urban campus consisted of academic buildings and residence halls integrated within Charlotte's central business district, positioning students near major banking headquarters and commercial centers. Prior to its closure, the campus was known for its programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, and business, reflecting the parent institution's historical strengths in these fields. While in operation, the campus provided apartment-style student housing in its City View Towers, placing students within walking distance of both academic facilities and Charlotte's professional district. The Charlotte location was part of Johnson & Wales University's broader institutional network, which continues to operate its main campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

Ratings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1130
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/23

Acceptance Rate

79.9%
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.7%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,419
Costs for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
Fee Cost
Tuition $42,419
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $637
Room and Board $14,800
Budget for Other Expenses $1,958
Total One Year Cost $61,014

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are Personal and Culinary Services, Work and Family Studies, and Business. 59% of students major in Personal and Culinary Services, 20% in Work and Family Studies, and 17% in Business.

  • Personal and Culinary Services 59%
  • Work and Family Studies 20%
  • Business 17%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445708.

GPA calculator: Johnson & Wales University Charlotte GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026