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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
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Information Summary
Ranks 1592nd overall and 64th in North Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
60.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$32,511 |
| Admission
Success rate |
63% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
30 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,493 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Charlotte, NC 28202
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,032 (5,032 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,446 (1.64 people per house) |
| Families | 686 (2.69 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,752 |
| Pop. — Asian | 76 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 20 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 36 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,177 |
| Pop. — Other | 54 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private Not-for-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Ranks 565th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $20,478 | $20,478 | $20,478 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $984 | $984 | $984 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $379 | $379 | $379 |
| 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 | $32,511 | $32,511 | $32,511 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $22,617 | $22,617 | $22,617 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $22,617 | $22,617 | $22,617 |
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 | $20,100 |
$20,100 |
$20,100 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,524 |
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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 | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,108 (1,848 male / 3,260 female) |
| Admitted | 3,237 (1,085 male / 2,152 female) |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| First-time Enrollment | 716 (298 male / 418 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 716 (298 male / 418 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,493 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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 | 734 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Ranks 592nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,371 | 277 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,804 | 221 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $5,086 | 658 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,773 | 611 | |
| Any financial aid type | 678 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 6 | 11 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 262 | 387 | 649 |
Hispanic | 22 | 45 | 67 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 29 | 59 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 7 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 724 | 720 | 1,444 |
Race Unknown | 130 | 124 | 254 |
| Total | 1,175 | 1,318 | 2,493 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 139 | 332 | |
| 77 | 81 | 158 | |
| 8 | 66 | 74 | |
| 31 | 39 | 70 | |
| 23 | 30 | 53 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Accounting | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 11 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 4 | 74 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 53 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | ||||||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 2 | 64 | 8 | 7 | 230 | 21 | 332 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 20 | |||
| Finance, General | ||||||||
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 110 | 2 | 158 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | ||||||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 15 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 70 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 22 | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 3 | 7 | 10 | |||||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Total | 3 | 173 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 508 | 35 | 758 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Ranks 2074th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $48,994 ($49,458 male / $48,325 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 83 (49 male / 34 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 23 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,434,822 |













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