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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Providence, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 27
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,683
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,957
Earnings 5yr: $112,780
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,371
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,387
Earnings 5yr: $67,825
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,056
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,513
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,025
Earnings 5yr: $71,201
Debt: $24,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,821
Earnings 5yr: $71,892
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,476
Earnings 5yr: $75,585
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,152
Earnings 5yr: $55,940
Debt: $27,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,995
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,809
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,321
Earnings 5yr: $55,595
Debt: $26,675
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,328
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,380
Earnings 5yr: $55,099
Debt: $26,732
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,186
Earnings 5yr: $52,954
Debt: $27,000
Education, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,003
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,632
Earnings 5yr: $57,459
Debt: $27,000
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,241
Earnings 5yr: $50,488
Debt: $27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,790
Earnings 5yr: $46,169
Debt: $26,175
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,056
Earnings 5yr: $39,083
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$31,027
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
30%
Pell Grants
72%
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
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
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
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$61,769
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