Johnson & Wales University Providence: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Johnson & Wales University Providence is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,570 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1914 and is one of the 7 colleges and schools located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Johnson & Wales University Providence.

Majors
Offered
81
Johnson & Wales University Providence deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 81 majors. The most popular concentrations are Culinary, Management, Business, Work and Family Studies, and Resort and Hospitality. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Johnson & Wales University Providence is fair at 75% (close to Rhode Island average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University Providence is average: 61%. Approximately 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Johnson & Wales University Providence is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, around $37,900 per year. The additional fees at Johnson & Wales University Providence beyond tuition are approximately $200; this comes to $38,100 per year.

Read the details about Johnson & Wales University Providence additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 8,281 applications were submitted and 6,909 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Johnson & Wales University Providence in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,600
High
Johnson & Wales University Providence provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Johnson & Wales University Providence, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Johnson & Wales University Providence provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is very high: approximately $12,600 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Johnson & Wales University Providence. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Johnson & Wales University Providence seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Johnson & Wales University Providence Location and Address

Postal Address:
Johnson & Wales University Providence
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, Rhode Island
02903-3703, USA
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