Johnson & Wales Florida is located in a large suburb, in North Miami, Florida. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Johnson & Wales Florida top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study hospitality, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
The admissions department at Johnson & Wales Florida does not accept all those who apply. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Johnson & Wales Florida offers classes to 2,452 students (2,370 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Many students live in housing on or near campus.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in todayÆs 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 - Florida Campus
1701 NE 127th St
North Miami, FL 33181
General Phone: (305) 892-7000
Admissions Phone: (305) 892-7017
Financial Aid Phone: (305) 892-7006
http://www.jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales Florida awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 219 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Business And Management | 163 | business management, marketing, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Hospitality | 95 | hotel management, hospitality administration, tourism promotion, restaurant and food services management |
| Family And Social Work | 48 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales Florida in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 388 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 190 | 9 |
In 2005, Johnson & Wales Florida had a total enrollment of 2,452 students (2,370 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 50% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Virgin Islands | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Puerto Rico | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Johnson & Wales Florida offers campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,370 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,628 | 5,601 | 73% | 829 | 15% |
| Men | 2,928 | 2,034 | 69% | 391 | 19% |
| Women | 4,700 | 3,567 | 76% | 438 | 12% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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: (305) 892-7017
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,200 |
| Room and board | $ 10,281 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson & Wales Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340403)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (305) 892-7006
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 | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $52,339 | 5 | $53,095 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,938 | 5 | $44,850 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $39,743 | 10 | $39,428 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $45,687 | 21 | $45,143 |
*: 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
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 Florida Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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