Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Private

Providence, RI

Located in Providence, RI, Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,868 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 88% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $95,371/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate88%

SAT range890–1160

ACT range22–27

Undergrads3,868

Yield (admits who enroll)14%

Next deadlineNov 16, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$60,314

4-year grad rate55%

Median earnings, 10yr out$43,418

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans72%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services$47,871/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Human Resources Management and Services$79,056/yr

Accounting and Related Services$73,476/yr

Finance and Financial Management Services$73,152/yr

Marketing$64,321/yr

International Business$61,380/yr

Business Administration, Management and Operations$59,186/yr

Hospitality Administration/Management$55,790/yr

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$53,539/yr

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$47,042/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$77,025/yr

Communication and Media Studies$51,247/yr

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$85,387/yr

Computer Software and Media Applications$50,374/yr

Engineering

Computer Engineering$95,371/yr

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$50,571/yr

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,632/yr

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$56,241/yr

Personal and Culinary Services

Culinary Arts and Related Services$55,056/yr

Psychology

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$48,967/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity2,271

Typical room charge$12,637

Typical board charge$5,200

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence in Providence, RI admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Admitted students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence typically score between 890–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Admitted students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence's total cost of attendance is reported at $60,314 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence's earliest deadline is Nov 16, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Johnson & Wales University-Providence require students to live on campus?

No -- Johnson & Wales University-Providence doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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