Johnson & Wales University-Online

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,365

2021 Average Net Price

$21,414

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.52%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

45.5%

275 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,349

30.7% Full-Time

About

Johnson & Wales University-Online is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Online were General Hospitality Management (92 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees), and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (47 degrees).

In 2021, 565 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (340 degrees), 3.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $13,365, which is $−1,135 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $13,365, which is $−1,135 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,414.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Online received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,365

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online was $13,365. The cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $−1,135 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$21,414

2021 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Johnson & Wales University-Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,414. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Online grew by 13.1%.

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

$8,750

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson & Wales University-Online was of $8,750 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.38% between 2020 and 2021.

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-Online (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Online received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson & Wales University-Online (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.

1.52%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Online was 1.52%, which represents 74 out of the 4855 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-Online received 275 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 30.3% annual growth. Out of those 275 applicants, 125 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,349 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2021.

Johnson & Wales University-Online has an overall enrollment yield of 63.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

125

Accepted Out of 275

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Online was 45.5% (125 admissions from 275 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 36.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 30.3%, while admissions grew by 62.3%..

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

Enrollment

Johnson & Wales University-Online had a total enrollment of 2,349 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 721 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 24.3% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.979% Two or More Races, 0.937% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0851% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.8%) and White Male (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (17.6%) and Black or African American Female (17.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,349 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 721 and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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-Online was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Johnson & Wales University-Online had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,182 enrolled students
Black or African American
570 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
289 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 50.3% White, 24.3% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.979% Two or More Races, 0.937% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0851% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% 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, 157 students (6.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 231 more women than men received degrees from Johnson & Wales University-Online. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Online is General Hospitality Management (92 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees) and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (47 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson & Wales University-Online, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (79 degrees awarded), Business (416 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 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-Online are Accountants & auditors (1,053,822 people), Other managers (771,652 people), Financial managers (486,613 people), Chief executives & legislators (386,255 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (355,644 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2021 are Human Sciences (79 degrees awarded), Business (416 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Online are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online are Human Sciences (79 degrees awarded), Business (416 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Online are Elementary & secondary schools (934,787 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (543,310 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (533,507 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (523,135 people), and Computer Systems Design (520,641 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-Online.

Most Common (2020)

General Hospitality Management
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
41 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Online was General Hospitality Management with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

398

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (398).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.507 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online in General Hospitality Management, which is 2.62 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
340 degrees awarded
Black or African American
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

4.96% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
232 degrees awarded
White Male
108 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white female (232 degrees awarded). There were 2.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (108 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Online employs 1 Lecturers, 1 Professors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Online are Male Lecturer (1), Male Professor (1), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 68 employees, Sales and related, with 13 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online were Lecturer with 1 employees, Professor with 1 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 68 employees, Sales and related with 13 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Lecturer
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online was Male Lecturer with 1 employees, Male Professor with 1 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

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