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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1107
Reading & Writing
500630
Math
470600
ACT Score Range
Composite
2026
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
Programs (82)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Wildcats
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia