Johnson & Wales University-Denver, CO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
4 Campuses
Branch Campus
Johnson & Wales University-Denver Rankings
Affordability43
Selectivity1
Retention15
Graduation29
Earnings25
Diversity76
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Johnson & Wales University-Denver
80%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences16%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Personal and Culinary Services53%
Psychology3%
Admissions
Getting into Johnson & Wales University-Denver
87%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Johnson & Wales University-Denver
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$46K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Johnson & Wales University-Denver
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$261
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 61% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Johnson & Wales University-Denver
64%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
20%
Withdrawal Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 51% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 61% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 49% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 53% | 53% |
| Black | 44% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 46% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Johnson & Wales University-Denver
94%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Johnson & Wales University-Denver
969
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
34
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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