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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3703

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Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private urban institution in Providence, Rhode Island. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1107.

A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,418 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,478.

Established

1914

Motto

The Wildcat Way; Pride, Courage, Character and Community

Mascot

Wildcat Willie

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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Admission Office

8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903

(401) 598-1000[email protected]

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84%Acceptance

1107SAT Avg

3,913Students

13:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$43,418Earnings 10yr

$32,478Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Johnson & Wales University-Providence Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1107

Reading & Writing

500630

Math

470600

ACT Score Range

Composite

2026

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common AppJWU App

Early Action

November 15

Decision by December 15

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1107

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Financial Aid

✗ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,408

Room & Board$18,776

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$58,330

Average Net Price$32,478

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,488

$30–48K$29,394

$48–75K$31,538

$75–110K$33,740

$110K+$35,008

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,334

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Quarter

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

15:1

Study abroad

15%

Programs (82)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Negative

•76% first-year retention rate
•Active student organizations
•Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services

Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Campus Life

Organizations

60+

Varsity teams

NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

first-year

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartment-style

Dining

Student dining facilitiesDietary Options

Student Body

Undergrads

3,913

Gender Split

62% / 38%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Black 11%

Hispanic 15%

Asian 4%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.9%

Freshman Retention76.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,802

10 Years$43,418

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Notable Alumni

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Emeril Lagasse

Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and television personality

•

Tyler Florence

Celebrity chef and Food Network host

•

Michelle Bernstein

Award-winning chef and restaurateur

•

Graham Elliot

Celebrity chef and former MasterChef judge

•

Chris Santos

Celebrity chef and Chopped judge

•

Stephanie Cmar

Chef and Top Chef contestant

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

↑2

vs 2024

Forbes

#52

↓1

vs 2024

Niche

#38

↑3

vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

Ice hockeySports includeSports includedGolfGolf conferenceLacrosse

History & Fun Facts

•Wales Johnson Wales Business School was founded in September 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island.
•The school opened with one student and one typewriter on Hope Street in Providence.
•The school soon moved to a larger site on Olney Street, and later moved downtown to 36 Exchange Street to better serve returning soldiers after World War I.
•1947–1963 In June 1947, founders Johnson and Wales, facing old age and illness, sold Johnson Wales Business School to partners (and Navy buddies) Edward Triangelo and Morris Gaebe.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight

Walk Score

Transit Score

Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Top Employers

UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms

Key Industries

EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PVD Providence TF Green7 mi

BOS Boston Logan43 mi

BDL Hartford Bradley66 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA41 mi · ~1h 11m drive

New York, NY155 mi · ~4h 29m drive

Hartford, CT65 mi · ~1h 53m drive

Providence, RI0 mi · ~0 min drive

Albany, NY133 mi · ~3h 51m drive

Syracuse, NY256 mi · ~7h 24m drive

Rochester, NY329 mi · ~9h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Philadelphia, PA235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Pittsburgh, PA457 mi · ~13h 12m drive

Harrisburg, PA305 mi · ~8h 49m drive

Newark, NJ162 mi · ~4h 41m drive

Trenton, NJ206 mi · ~5h 57m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Getting Around

Walkability

Urban campus in downtown Providence with easy access to city amenities

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Providence TF Green (PVD)7 miles

Rental car

11 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

14 min$8-14

Boston Logan (BOS)43 miles

Rental car

65 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

86 min$52-86

Nearby Attractions

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Providence Downcitywalkable

Vibrant downtown with restaurants, arts, and WaterFire installations

•

Federal Hillwalkable

Historic Italian neighborhood with restaurants and shops

•

RISD Museumwalkable

World-class art museum at Rhode Island School of Design

•

Providence Performing Arts Centerwalkable

Historic theater hosting Broadway shows and concerts

•

Roger Williams Park

Large park with zoo, gardens, and lakes

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Thayer Streetwalkable

Brown University area with shops and dining

Transfer Admission

International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT61

IELTS6.0

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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

Plan Your Visit

News & Alerts

Johnson & Wales University-Providence Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Admissions

Admissions Intel

Financial Aid

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Academics

Programs (82)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Mental Health Services

Disability Services

Dining

Campus Life

Housing & Residential Life

Dining

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Notable Alumni

Rankings

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Transit Scores

Local Economy

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Getting Around

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

Nearby Hotels

Airport Transit

Nearby Attractions

Transfer Admission

International Students

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