Students attend Johnson & Wales Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Johnson & Wales Charlotte degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 2,156 students at the school (as of 2005).
Johnson & Wales Charlotte offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 - Charlotte
Academic Center, 801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
General Phone: (980) 598-1000
Admissions Phone: (866) 598-2427
Financial Aid Phone: (980) 598-1300
http://www.jwu.edu/
Johnson & Wales Charlotte awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality administration, restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Business And Management | 0 | marketing, accounting, fashion merchandising, finance, business management, business administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | foodservice management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales Charlotte in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 0 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 5 |
In 2005, Johnson & Wales Charlotte had a total enrollment of 2,156 students (2,152 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 72% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 39% |
| Virginia | 11% |
| South Carolina | 8% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Johnson & Wales Charlotte offers campus housing for 752 of its 2,152 (full-time) students.
(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 | 6,226 | 4,623 | 74% | 989 | 21% |
| Men | 2,296 | 1,622 | 71% | 466 | 29% |
| Women | 3,930 | 3,001 | 76% | 523 | 17% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (866) 598-2427
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Room and board | $ 10,524 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson & Wales Charlotte participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340410)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (980) 598-1300
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 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $52,028 | 5 | $50,760 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $44,334 | 6 | $44,285 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $40,282 | 4 | $38,504 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $44,859 | 16 | $46,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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