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Overview of Johnson & Wales University
Founded in 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) began as a business school and later evolved into a junior college before eventually acquiring university status. With a strong foundation in specialized business education, the University gradually expanded its scope and soon became internationally recognized for the quality and variety of its programs. In 1973, JWU introduced a new career emphasis with the opening of its now-renowned College of Culinary Arts. In 1993, JWU became the first school in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in the Culinary Arts.
This program was supplemented four years later by a Bachelor of Science degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Since that time, JWU's College of Culinary Arts has grown to become the world's largest food service educator. The University today has expanded to a total of four campuses. In addition to the original Providence site, JWU has campus locations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Denver, Colorado; and North Miami, Florida.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
JWU offers over 50 degree programs from the College of Business, the College of Culinary Arts, the Hospitality College, the School of Technology, the School of Education, and the School of Arts and Sciences. Of particular interest are the programs offered by the College of Culinary Arts, where students can receive two degrees in four years: an associate after the first two and a bachelor’s after the second two. Culinary Arts programs include the following:
Johnson & Wales University Admissions
The application process can be started in any one of a number of ways. Applicants may submit an online admissions application or they may download a PDF version to fill out by hand and return by mail. Alternatively, the applicant can simply call the University's toll-free number to request a blank application be mailed to them.
Johnson & Wales University Faculty Quality
JWU's faculty members are accomplished chefs who also happen to be professional educators. Instructors hold bachelor's and master's degrees and possess advanced industry experience. Many of them have won national and international competitions and have achieved industry-wide recognition.
Johnson & Wales University Student Body
Johnson & Wales serves over 16,000 students across its campus network. Over 5,000 of them are enrolled in culinary arts programs. The main campus in Providence has a student population of over 9,000.
Johnson & Wales University Student Life
Campus housing is provided and the University has an active residential life. Each campus has specialized, state-of-the-art facilities including hot and cold kitchens, pantries and bake shops; specialized formula technology labs, and product development labs. Students have the opportunity to join a wide variety of both recreational and academic clubs. JWU also has an athletic program whose teams are known as the Wildcats.
Johnson & Wales University
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903-3703
General Phone: (401) 598-1000
http://www.jwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,126 | business and related services, business management, accounting, marketing, sales and marketing, fashion merchandising, finance, merchandising and sales, ... |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 816 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Hospitality | 492 | hotel management, hospitality administration, tourism promotion, restaurant and food services management |
| Family And Social Work | 204 | foodservice management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 159 | computer support, information science, computer programming, computer graphics, software engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 154 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 145 | parks and recreation management |
| Education And Teaching | 112 | education courses, educational administration, business teaching |
| Media | 101 | advertising |
| Animal Science And Care | 45 | equestrian studies |
| Engineering | 28 | various engineering courses |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | electronics tech, drafting and design tech, robotics tech, CAD and design |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 11 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,523 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 1,455 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 409 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 37 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Johnson & Wales had a total enrollment of 10,105 students (10,041 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| New York | 16% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| Rhode Island | 11% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
Johnson & Wales offers campus housing for 3,653 of its 10,041 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Providence, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,617 | 9,853 | 72% | 2,318 | 24% |
| Men | 5,912 | 4,086 | 69% | 1,018 | 25% |
| Women | 7,705 | 5,767 | 75% | 1,241 | 22% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,585 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,585 |
| Room and board | $ 8,892 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson & Wales participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $76,543 | 23 | $71,564 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $62,817 | 56 | $61,068 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 48 | $55,462 | 27 | $51,820 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $49,036 | 18 | $48,001 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 163 | $60,306 | 124 | $59,104 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson & Wales Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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