Johnson & Wales University-Providence
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 3,868 students.
About This School
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private nonprofit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island with approximately 3,868 undergraduate students enrolled. Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,027 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $42,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 55% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about during any campus visit. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a manageable $16,334, and the culinary, hospitality, and business-focused programs have genuine industry connections that can lead directly to jobs. Worth considering if you're highly motivated and specifically drawn to those career-focused tracks — but the retention and graduation data suggest this environment doesn't work equally well for everyone.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,868 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903-3703
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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