Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 83.4%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Rhode Island.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Johnson & Wales University-Providence and can you get accepted?

Johnson & Wales University Providence is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,909 out of the 8,281 who applied were admitted.

14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

83% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Johnson & Wales University Providence you should:

• Score 1070 on the SAT
• Score 25 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Johnson & Wales University Providence has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Johnson & Wales University Providence. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Johnson & Wales University Providence?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1190. Students who get into Johnson & Wales University Providence score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranks #8 in the state of Rhode Island for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Johnson & Wales University-Providence regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 810, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Johnson & Wales University Providence is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 83% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29.  The school ranks #8 in Rhode Island for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Johnson & Wales University Providence.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Johnson & Wales University Providence is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Johnson & Wales University-Providence for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 83% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 29 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Johnson & Wales University Providence is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Johnson & Wales University Providence and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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