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Flagler Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, also known as JWU-Charlotte, was established in 2004. The student body consists of national as well as international enrollments from over 45 states in the U.S and 15 countries all around the world. The institution awards undergraduate and graduate degree programs in subjects including hospitality, culinary arts, business, and technology and education. Several courses are also available in continuing and adult education programs. Students are also given opportunities for studying abroad.
JWU-Charlotte's athletics department fields numerous men's and women's sports teams. The institution organizes intramural sports. They participate in sports including softball, ice hockey, and soccer. The campus is home to several student run clubs and organizations. These are Student Government Association, and Sports Club among others.
Johnson & Wales Charlotte can be found in Charlotte, NC (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Johnson & Wales Charlotte.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Johnson & Wales Charlotte are in hospitality, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 2,569 students were enrolled in Johnson & Wales Charlotte.
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte
Academic Center, 801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
General Phone: (980) 598-1000
http://www.jwu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 421 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Business and Management | 177 | marketing, business management, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Family and Social Work | 168 | foodservice management |
| Hospitality | 100 | hotel management, hospitality administration, restaurant and food services management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 46 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales Charlotte in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 547 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 365 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Johnson & Wales Charlotte had a total enrollment of 2,569 students (2,660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 31% |
| Virginia | 15% |
| South Carolina | 10% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Johnson & Wales Charlotte offers campus housing for 1,286 of its 2,660 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,108 | 3,237 | 63% | 718 | 22% |
| Men | 1,848 | 1,085 | 59% | 298 | 27% |
| Women | 3,260 | 2,152 | 66% | 418 | 19% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 Charlotte participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340410)
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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $60,484 | 9 | $56,474 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $51,354 | 20 | $52,573 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $46,998 | 5 | $44,173 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $54,345 | 35 | $52,731 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson & Wales Charlotte Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses 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
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