Johnson & Wales University-Providence

https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,782

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,057

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.4%

7,828 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,303

93.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49.7%

656 Graduates

About

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Providence were Baking & Pastry Arts (145 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (94 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (1 degrees).

In 2024, 1,247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. 66.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (752 degrees), 4.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $41,782, which is $17,782 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $41,782, which is $17,782 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,057.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Providence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,782

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was $41,782. The cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $17,782 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$32,057

2024 Value

4.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Johnson & Wales University-Providence had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,057. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Providence grew by 4.25%.

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

$14,988

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was of $14,988 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.33% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% 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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 98% 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.

Admissions

Johnson & Wales University-Providence received 7,828 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 7,828 applicants, 6,921 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,303 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,921

Accepted Out of 7,828

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Providence was 88.4% (6,921 admissions from 7,828 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 11.5%, while admissions declined by 6.47%.

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

14%

Submission Percentage (2024)

151

Scores Submitted (2024)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2024 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 4,303 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 4,032 students and the part-time enrollment is 271. This means that 93.7% 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 58.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 3.56% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,303 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 4,032 and the part-time enrollment is 271. This means that 93.7% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

82%

2024 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 82%. 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 (2024)

White
2,504 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
702 enrolled students
Black or African American
472 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 58.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 3.56% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.279% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0465% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 151 students (3.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 419 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 (752 degrees awarded). There were 4.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is Baking & Pastry Arts (145 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (94 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (1 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (395 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (90 degrees), and Agriculture (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (140,505 people), Other managers (112,779 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (98,114 people), Secondary school teachers (52,991 people), and Education administrators (41,511 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (395 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (90 degrees), Agriculture (33 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Protective Services (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Personal & Culinary Services (395 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (90 degrees), Agriculture (33 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Protective Services (57 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (326,340 people), Elementary & secondary schools (255,897 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (133,835 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (118,704 people), and Construction (72,759 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 (2024)

Baking & Pastry Arts
145 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
94 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Providence was Baking & Pastry Arts with 145 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

414

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

833

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, which is 0.497 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (833).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.1 times more than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 10.9 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% 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, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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 (57.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is Female and White (57.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 5.97% of graduates (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
752 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded
Black or African American
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is white (752 degrees awarded). There were 4.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (151 degrees).

4.57% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,113 degrees awarded
White Female
1,054 degrees awarded
White Female
1,009 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is white female (1,113 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,054 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an endowment valued at nearly $346M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 32.8M (9.47%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Johnson & Wales University-Providence had a total salary expenditure of 200M. Johnson & Wales University-Providence employs 100 Associate professors, 64 Professors and 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are Female Associate professor (50), Male Associate professor (50), and Female Professor (35).

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 175 employees, Management, with 117 employees, and Service with 100 employees.

Endowment

$346M

2024 Endowment

4.93%

growth from 2023

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an endowment valued at about $346M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson & Wales University-Providence grew 4.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $300M 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

$94.7M

2024 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Johnson & Wales University-Providence paid a median of $94.7M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($200M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.523% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.3M

Instructional Salaries

243

Number of Employees

In 2024, Johnson & Wales University-Providence paid a total of $24.3M to 243 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, 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 175 employees, Management with 117 employees, and Service with 100 employees.

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