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 Christina Labella
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: Christina.labella@admissions.jwu.edu
Phone: 401-598-2387
Fax: 401-598-2948

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/equine Studies
Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management
Urban And Community Horticulture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/management
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Services Administration
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Analytics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental/natural Resource Recreation And Tourism
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Culinary Science/culinology
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial And Product Design

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,841

Applied

7,400

Accepted

5,334

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,733

Females Applied

4,894

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,108

Males Applied

2,506

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	558	500	630
SAT Math	532	470	600
ACT Composite	23	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,782

Private

Fees

200

Full-time student fees

19,257

Room & board

13,000

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

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

5,334

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 (61.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

508

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 250

Part-time - 258

Male - 246

Female - 262