Overview

Johnson & Wales University, Providence is a University institution located in Providence, RI, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI  02903-3703
United States

Contact Amy O'Connell 
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pvd@admissions.jwu.edu
Phone: 401-598-2310
Fax: 401-598-2948

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Equestrian Studies
Farm And Ranch Management
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Hospitality Administration
Hotel/motel Administration
International Business/trade/commerce
Investments And Securities
Marketing/marketing Management
Public Finance
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Tourism And Travel Services Marketing
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming
Computer Systems Analysis
Information Science/studies
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Service Systems Administration
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Related
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Security And Loss Prevention

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,971

Applied

9,807

Accepted

8,718

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,638

Females Applied

6,359

Females Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,333

Males Applied

3,448

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.75 Interview
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Early Action Application	November 1st	Mid-November
Regular Admissions Application	March 1st	Rolling
Transfer			Yes
Spring Semester			Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

37,896

Private

Fees

200

Full-time student fees

13,734

Room & board

10,598

Room only

Financial Aid

27,600

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,575

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,466

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,375

Avg. Loan Aid

16,993

Avg. Grant Aid

22,261

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,652

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.6%
Black or African American	12.55%
White or Caucasian	56.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.54%
Asian	3.88%
Two or more races	1.31%
Other	5.64%

Gender

Male (39.64%)

Female (60.36%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	44%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances 

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rowing	No	Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

483

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 250

Part-time - 233

Male - 248

Female - 235

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