Johnson & Wales University-Providence

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,896

6% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$32,801

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

83.4%

8,281 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

4,566

92.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

52.2%

945 Graduates

About

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Providence were Baking & Pastry Arts (199 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (176 degrees), and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (1 degrees).

In 2022, 1,577 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (882 degrees), 4.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (209 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $37,896, which is $13,900 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4498 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $37,896, which is $13,900 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,801.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Providence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,896

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was $37,896. The cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $13,900 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,801

2022 Value

6.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Johnson & Wales University-Providence had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,801. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Providence grew by 6.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,856

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was of $13,856 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 8.22% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2021, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4498 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Johnson & Wales University-Providence received 8,281 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 8,281 applicants, 6,909 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,566 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an overall enrollment yield of 14.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

6,909

Accepted Out of 8,281

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence was 83.4% (6,909 admissions from 8,281 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 88.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 10.5%, while admissions declined by 15.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2022)

183

Scores Submitted (2022)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johnson & Wales University-Providence had a total enrollment of 4,566 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 4,237 students and the part-time enrollment is 329. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Black or African American, 3.59% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, and 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.9%), followed by White Male (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,566 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 4,237 and the part-time enrollment is 329. This means that 92.8% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Johnson & Wales University-Providence had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johnson & Wales University-Providence (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,680 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
694 enrolled students
Black or African American
488 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 58.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Black or African American, 3.59% Asian, 2.5% Two or More Races, and 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 207 students (4.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 475 more women than men received degrees from Johnson & Wales University-Providence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is white (882 degrees awarded). There were 4.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (209 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is Baking & Pastry Arts (199 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (176 degrees) and CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (1 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (536 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (142 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Accountants & auditors (1,028,909 people), Other managers (724,877 people), Financial managers (491,658 people), Chief executives & legislators (373,992 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (271,364 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (536 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (142 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees), Protective Services (83 degrees), and Business (391 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Personal & Culinary Services (536 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (142 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees), Protective Services (83 degrees), and Business (391 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Elementary & secondary schools (645,393 people), Computer Systems Design (511,354 people), Banking & related activities (486,316 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (483,643 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (410,140 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johnson & Wales University-Providence.

Most Common (2022)

Foodservice System Management
106 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
73 degrees awarded
General Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Facilities Management
73 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was Foodservice System Management with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

551

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,026

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 551 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, which is 0.537 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,026).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.09 times more than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 10.2 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 53% of students graduating from Johnson & Wales University-Providence completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is Female and White (61% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.33% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
882 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American
188 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is white (882 degrees awarded). There were 4.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (209 degrees).

5.58% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
553 degrees awarded
White Male
329 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is white female (553 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (329 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an endowment valued at nearly $304M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −31.6M (−10.4%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Johnson & Wales University-Providence had a total salary expenditure of 190M. Johnson & Wales University-Providence employs 110 Associate professors, 61 Professors and 42 Assistant professors. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Female Associate professor (57), Male Associate professor (53), and Female Professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 168 employees, Management, with 116 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 73 employees.

Endowment

$304M

2022 Endowment

1.38%

decline from 2021

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an endowment valued at about $304M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson & Wales University-Providence declined 1.38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $258M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$83.6M

2022 Salaries

0.523%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Johnson & Wales University-Providence paid a median of $83.6M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($190M) and a 0.523% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.15% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.9% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.8M

Instructional Salaries

236

Number of Employees

In 2022, Johnson & Wales University-Providence paid a total of $21.8M to 236 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

110 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

168 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Providence were Associate professor with 110 employees, Professor with 61 employees, and Assistant professor with 42 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Providence were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 168 employees, Management with 116 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 73 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was Female Associate professor with 57 employees, Male Associate professor with 53 employees, and Female Professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Johnson & Wales University-Providence.

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