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The campus of Johnson & Wales Charleston is in Charleston, South Carolina, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Johnson & Wales Charleston include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
Admission at Johnson & Wales Charleston is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, Johnson & Wales Charleston had 161 students enrolled (156 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement: The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the University employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society and to achieve success in employment fields with high growth potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson & Wales University - Charleston
701 East Bay St
Charleston, SC 29403
General Phone: (843) 727-3000
Admissions Phone: (800) 868-1522
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 723-3429
http://www.jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales Charleston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 416 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Family And Social Work | 111 | foodservice management |
| Hospitality | 97 | hotel management, tourism promotion, restaurant and food services management, hospitality administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales Charleston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 473 | 6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 164 | 5 |
In 2005, Johnson & Wales Charleston had a total enrollment of 161 students (156 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 868-1522
Financial Aid:
Johnson & Wales Charleston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340401)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 723-3429
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $53,412 | 7 | $51,198 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $48,575 | 4 | $45,414 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $52,341 | 12 | $48,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson & Wales Charleston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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