Average

Score: 50/100

Johnson & Wales University-Providence

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Providence, Rhode Island 02903

🌐 https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 55%

Outcomes

70/100

Affordability

14/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

31/100

Quick Stats

4,372

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

76%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

84%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Johnson & Wales University-Providence Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $442,324
Avg rent near campus: $2,514/mo — vs ~$1,511/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02903 (4.4% cap, Providence)

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🏆 Where Johnson & Wales University-Providence Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

of 4 schools

#16

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

#21

Small Business Administration/Management

of 26 schools

#26

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General

of 26 schools

#29

Computer Graphics

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$39,792	$39,792
Room	$13,600
Board	$5,356
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$62,142	$62,142

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

34%

Receive Pell Grants

79%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 203 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 170 grads/yr Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 71 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 64 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 44 grads/yr Psychology, General 41 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 37 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 34 grads/yr Physician Assistant 32 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 31 grads/yr Computer Graphics 27 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 24 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 22 grads/yr Finance, General 22 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 21 grads/yr Communication, General 21 grads/yr Critical Infrastructure Protection 20 grads/yr Culinary Science/Culinology 20 grads/yr Computer Science 20 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Johnson & Wales University-Providence's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Bakers

$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary

$77k/yr 3,200 jobs

Dietitians and nutritionists

$74k/yr 90,900 jobs

Student Demographics

4,372

Total Students

63%

Women

93%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Hispanic 14%

Black 11%

Asian 4%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%

25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an acceptance rate of 84%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $39,792 for in-state students and $39,792 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence a good school?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a total enrollment of 4,372 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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