Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
3,913
Graduation Rate
55%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Retention Rate
76%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)970–1230
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)20–26
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,408
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,408
Avg Net Price
$32,478
Room & Board
$18,776
Total COA
$58,330
Median Debt
$26,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$28,488
$30,001–48,000
$29,394
$48,001–75,000
$31,538
$75,001–110,000
$33,740
$110,001+
$35,008
Pell Grant Rate: 30%
Federal Loan Rate: 74%
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Sticker Price$59,184
Estimated Net Price$32,478 (avg)
This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,418
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$26,000
Top Programs
Culinary Arts
38.3%
Business & Marketing
19.2%
Family & Consumer Sciences
8.3%
Criminal Justice
7.9%
Computer Science
5.5%
Health Professions
5.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.0%
Psychology
3.9%
Communication
2.9%
Biology
1.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 246 | $37,900 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 161 | $43,064 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 133 | $35,554 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 124 | $48,362 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 109 | $43,253 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 98 | $49,708 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 62 | $43,260 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 57 | $43,692 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 55 | $38,456 |
| Marketing | 55 | $49,290 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 47 | $42,664 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 38 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | $62,088 |
| Biology, General | 32 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 28 | — |
Demographics
Men 38%Women 62%
White
60.0%
Black
10.9%
Hispanic
14.7%
Asian
4.0%
Two or More
1.9%
International
3.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-11-16
EAII2026-01-04
REA2026-03-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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