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Johnson & Wales University-Florida, also known as JWU-Florida, is located in North Miami, Florida, United States. It was established in the year 1992. The campus spreads across an area of 25 acres. JWU-Florida offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields of study including hospitality, culinary arts, business, technology, and education. The institute's student body has national as well as international students from over 45 countries around the world. JWU-Florida also provides opportunities for studying abroad in countries such as Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.
JWU-Florida's athletics department fields more than eight men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the South Florida Recreation Association. They are nicknamed the wildcats, and they participate in sports such as basketball, kickball, and soccer, among others.
Johnson & Wales Florida is in a large suburb, in North Miami, FL. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Johnson & Wales Florida earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality, business and management, family and social work, and cooking and culinary arts.
Johnson & Wales Florida does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007, had 1,955 students (1,889 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Johnson & Wales Florida are minorities.
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Johnson & Wales Florida belong to the Division I Independents and Other for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson & Wales University Florida Campus
1701 NE 127th St
North Miami, FL 33181
General Phone: (305) 892-7000
http://www.jwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 235 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Business And Management | 217 | business management, marketing, accounting, fashion merchandising |
| Hospitality | 111 | hospitality administration, hotel management, tourism promotion, restaurant and food services management |
| Family And Social Work | 56 | foodservice management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson & Wales Florida in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 430 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 268 | 9 |
In 2007, Johnson & Wales Florida had a total enrollment of 1,955 students (1,889 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Florida | 51% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Puerto Rico | 3% |
| Virgin Islands | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Johnson & Wales Florida offers campus housing for 888 of its 1,889 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 5,954 | 3,742 | 63% | 535 | 14% |
| Men | 2,292 | 1,357 | 59% | 231 | 17% |
| Women | 3,662 | 2,385 | 65% | 304 | 13% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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 | $ 21,717 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,717 |
| Room and board | $ 9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,344 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson & Wales Florida participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340403)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $65,128 | 3 | $67,783 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,885 | 4 | $56,513 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $50,452 | 5 | $48,645 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $43,911 | 9 | $42,089 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $51,706 | 21 | $50,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Other |
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 degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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