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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
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Information Summary
Ranks 1848th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$31,271 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
74% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,156 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Charlotte, NC
| 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) |
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
| 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 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Ranks 535th 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 | $31,271 | $31,271 | $31,271 |
| 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 | $8,985 |
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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 | 6,555 (2,362 male / 4,193 female) |
| Admitted | 4,838 (1,678 male / 3,160 female) |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| First-time Enrollment | 771 (317 male / 454 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 769 (315 male / 454 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (2 male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,156 |
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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 | $8,295 |
| 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 | $3,304 | 310 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,572 | 293 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,692 | 780 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,013 | 727 | |
| Any financial aid type | 812 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 224 | 351 | 575 |
Hispanic | 16 | 28 | 44 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 26 | 53 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 6 | 11 |
White Non-Hispanic | 703 | 671 | 1,374 |
Race Unknown | 52 | 42 | 94 |
| Total | 1,028 | 1,128 | 2,156 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 132 | 307 | |
| 8 | 68 | 76 | |
| 19 | 32 | 51 | |
| 10 | 30 | 40 | |
| 2 | 17 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 9 | 3 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 76 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 51 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | ||||||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 42 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 239 | 10 | 307 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | ||||
| Finance, General | ||||||||
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ||||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | ||||||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 6 | 1 | 33 | 40 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 19 | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ||||||||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 | ||||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Total | 1 | 98 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 388 | 15 | 536 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,540 ($46,581 male / $46,484 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 67 (39 male / 28 female) |
| Total Benefits | $1,194,649 |











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