Johnson & Wales University-Denver

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,376

4% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$26,044

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

87.9%

2,705 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

397

83.6% Full-Time

About

Johnson & Wales University-Denver is a higher education institution located in Denver County, CO. In 2020, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Denver were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (55 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (25 degrees).

In 2020, 278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Denver. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 3.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is $34,376, which is $22,412 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,964).

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

Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is $34,376

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,044.

In 2020, 97% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Denver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,376

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Denver was $34,376.

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

Average Net Price

$26,044

2020 Value

4.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Johnson & Wales University-Denver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,044. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Denver grew by 4.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Denver (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Denver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2019, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson & Wales University-Denver (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-Denver 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-Denver received 2,705 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 6.53% annual growth. Out of those 2,705 applicants, 2,378 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.9% acceptance rate.

There were 397 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in 2020.

Johnson & Wales University-Denver has an overall enrollment yield of 12%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,378

Accepted Out of 2,705

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Denver was 87.9% (2,378 admissions from 2,705 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 86.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 6.53%, while admissions declined by 5.3%.

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

Enrollment

Johnson & Wales University-Denver had a total enrollment of 397 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is 332 students and the part-time enrollment is 65. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Denver are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Denver, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.4% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.56% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, and 1.76% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (15%) and Asian Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 397 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is 332 and the part-time enrollment is 65. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Denver are enrolled full-time compared with 43.2% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

45%

2020 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-Denver was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (63%), Johnson & Wales University-Denver had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
200 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students
Black or African American
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is 50.4% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.56% Black or African American, 4.53% Asian, 2.27% Two or More Races, and 1.76% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.6% White, 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 29 students (7.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 80 more women than men received degrees from Johnson & Wales University-Denver. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (55 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (25 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson & Wales University-Denver, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Denver are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in 2020 are Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Protective Services (13 degrees) (as of 2020).

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-Denver are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Denver are Personal & Culinary Services (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (54 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Protective Services (13 degrees) (as of 2020).

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-Denver are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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-Denver.

Most Common (2020)

Foodservice System Management
50 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
38 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Denver was Foodservice System Management with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Denver, which is 0.553 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.788 times less than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Denver in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.27 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (46 degrees).

5.04% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

White Female
108 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Denver is white female (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Denver has an endowment valued at nearly $1.53M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 378k (24.6%) compared to the 0.527% average return (72.1k on 13.7M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Johnson & Wales University-Denver had a total salary expenditure of 30.1M. Johnson & Wales University-Denver employs 21 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Denver are Male Associate professor (12), Female Associate professor (9), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Denver are: Management, with 16 employees, Service, with 9 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Endowment

$1.53M

2020 Endowment

12.5%

growth from 2019

Johnson & Wales University-Denver has an endowment valued at about $1.53M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson & Wales University-Denver grew 12.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.7M

2020 Salaries

3.8%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Johnson & Wales University-Denver paid a median of $10.7M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.1M) and a 3.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.21M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Johnson & Wales University-Denver paid a total of $3.21M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.45M (26.6%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Denver were Associate professor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Denver were Management with 16 employees, Service with 9 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Denver was Male Associate professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

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

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