Johnson & Wales University-Providence, RI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
4 Campuses
Main Campus
Johnson & Wales University-Providence Rankings
Affordability38
Selectivity1
Retention28
Graduation38
Earnings25
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
68%
Bachelor’s
21%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences<1%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences14%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Personal and Culinary Services34%
Psychology2%
Admissions
Getting into Johnson & Wales University-Providence
91%
Admission Rate
460
Median SAT Math
460
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)400–520
200
800
Cost
Cost of Attending Johnson & Wales University-Providence
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$48K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $20K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $21K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $23K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $25K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $28K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Johnson & Wales University-Providence
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$261
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 41% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 23% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $21K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $8K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 66% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
71%
Retention Rate
2%
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 54% | 57% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 71% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 73% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58% | 66% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 74% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 68% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 57% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 67% | 44% |
| Other race | 72% | 70% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Johnson & Wales University-Providence
94%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $37K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $50K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $37K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $44K | $35K |
Students
Students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
6,569
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
679
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 13% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 13% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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