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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
Conference
New England Hockey Conference (NEHC)
Division
Division III

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1107

Reading & Writing
500630
Math
470600

ACT Score Range

Composite
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1107

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,478

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,334

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (82)

Student Life

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
8 Years$40,078
10 Years$43,418

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,600
Men
$46,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

History & Fun Facts

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)

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