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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 80% Acceptance
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80%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$27,426
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$35,802
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Charlotte, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 23
1typical 50% range36
80%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,821
Earnings 5yr: $71,892
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Food Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,426
In-State Tuition$42,419
Out-of-State Tuition$42,419
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

52%
Pell Grants
81%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$35,802
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,418

Completion Signals

49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,334
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$61,769
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