Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admission Requirements
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admission Overview
Johnson & Wales University-Providence admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Johnson & Wales University-Providence admitted 88.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 890-1160 / ACT 22-27. Johnson & Wales University-Providence is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Johnson & Wales University Providence
Acceptance Rate
The Johnson & Wales University-Providence acceptance rate is 88.4%. Last year, 6,921 of 7,828 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
16% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson & Wales University-Providence GPA
Johnson & Wales University-Providence considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
890-1160Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
14%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 460
- Math 430
- Composite 890
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 570
- Composite 1160
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Johnson & Wales University-Providence typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 890–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranks #9 in the state of Rhode Island for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1160
SAT policy
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson & Wales University-Providence ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 20
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 26
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Johnson & Wales University-Providence typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Johnson & Wales University-Providence places #7 among colleges in Rhode Island for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to Johnson & Wales University-Providence without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Johnson & Wales University Providence and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Johnson & Wales University Providence is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.4% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (890-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217235.
GPA calculator: Johnson & Wales University Providence GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026