Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · Private
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence admitted 88.4% of applicants university-wide (6,921 of 7,828).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.4% | 6,921 | 7,828 |
| In-state | 66.7% | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Out-of-state | 71.4% | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| International applicants | 70.0% | 350 | 500 |
| Men | 85.5% | 2,432 | 2,846 |
| Women | 90.1% | 4,484 | 4,974 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,921 admitted students, 1,092 enrolled (15.8% yield).
Johnson & Wales University-Providence U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 890–1160
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $67,919/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,419 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,500 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $67,919/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $25,530 |
| $30k–48k | $25,443 |
| $48k–75k | $28,088 |
| $75k–110k | $31,803 |
| Over $110k | $35,464 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- JWU Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Academic Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- JWU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Johnson & Wales Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Wildcat Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- JWU Merit Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Academic Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Johnson & Wales Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Wildcat Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
Johnson & Wales University-Providence requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,418
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Johnson & Wales University-Providence · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (5%), Computer & information sciences (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.