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Information Summary
Ranks 2207th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$30,275 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
45% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,544 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Denver, CO
| Total Population | 36,363 (36,363 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 15,586 (2.16 people per house) |
| Families | 7,861 (2.92 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,160 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,150 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 73 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 623 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 26,333 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,387 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Johnson & Wales University-Denver?
Ranks 594th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $19,875 | $19,875 | $19,875 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $951 | $951 | $951 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $368 | $368 | $368 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $30,275 | $30,275 | $30,275 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,726 | $21,726 | $21,726 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $21,726 | $21,726 | $21,726 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $19,992 |
$19,992 |
$19,992 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $825 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,115 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,250 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,747 (1,228 male / 4,519 female) |
| Admitted | 2,577 (952 male / 1,625 female) |
| Admission rate | 45% |
| First-time Enrollment | 404 (189 male / 215 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 400 (187 male / 213 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,544 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Johnson & Wales University-Denver use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Division II Independents |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Division II Independents |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Johnson & Wales University-Denver accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 674 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $7,299 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,274 | 147 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $600 | 1 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $5,219 | 436 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,476 | 385 | |
| Any financial aid type | 458 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Denver?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 15 | 28 | 43 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 44 | 51 | 95 |
Hispanic | 91 | 88 | 179 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 35 | 21 | 56 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 8 | 10 |
White Non-Hispanic | 543 | 538 | 1,081 |
Race Unknown | 51 | 29 | 80 |
| Total | 781 | 763 | 1,544 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Johnson & Wales University-Denver.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 77 | 195 | |
| 30 | 29 | 59 | |
| 31 | 22 | 53 | |
| 7 | 44 | 51 | |
| 9 | 27 | 36 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Advertising | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 51 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 31 | 53 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 151 | 10 | 195 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Finance, General | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 59 | ||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 33 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 2 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 1 | 36 | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 3 | 4 | 14 | 21 | ||||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Total | 18 | 23 | 57 | 24 | 2 | 369 | 16 | 509 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,645 ($46,621 male / $46,692 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 47 (31 male / 16 female) |
| Total Benefits | $750,505 |











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