Johnson & Wales University Providence

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Providence, RI
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#7 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,303

Location Providence, Rhode Island
Website jwu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Johnson & Wales University's main campus occupies multiple blocks in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, situated near the state capitol building and within walking distance of the city's arts and cultural district. The urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings spread throughout the Knowledge District, maintaining close ties to Providence's hospitality and culinary industries. Founded in 1914 as a business school, JWU has evolved into a career-focused university recognized for its College of Food Innovation & Technology, College of Hospitality Management, and College of Business programs. The university provides traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing across its downtown campus, accommodating both first-year and returning students. As a NCAA Division III institution, JWU Providence's athletic teams, known as the Wildcats, compete in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Johnson & Wales University Providence within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#683
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#455
Best Colleges in Rhode Island

#8
Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

#7
Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island

#8

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 890/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.8%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,419

Costs for Johnson & Wales University Providence
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,419
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$637
Room and Board		$19,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,958
Total One Year Cost		$66,014

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Johnson & Wales University Providence are Business, Personal and Culinary Services, and Work and Family Studies. 34% of students major in Business, 34% in Personal and Culinary Services, and 12% in Work and Family Studies.