College statistics
- Address:
- 8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI
02903 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $41,782
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $41,782
- Room and Board:
- $19,800
- Acceptance Rate:
- 83.7%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $346,091,630
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services
Johnson & Wales University's Providence campus is a private, professions-focused institution in Providence, Rhode Island, emphasizing culinary, entertainment, and personal services education. The university combines classroom instruction with practical training designed to prepare students for careers in hospitality, food service, and related fields.
Enrollment stands at 4,372 students. Tuition is $41,782 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $61,582 when accounting for room and board. Admissions are accessible, with an 83.7% acceptance rate. The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 630 and SAT Math score is 600.
This school works well for students seeking specialized training in hospitality and culinary arts rather than a traditional liberal arts education. Many students benefit from the university's industry connections and placement-focused curriculum. Prospective students should confirm program-specific accreditations and job placement outcomes before enrolling. Learn more at https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/.