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Johnson & Wales University-Online
Johnson & Wales University-Online reports 2,202 undergraduates in Providence, RI. Its federal reporting group is labeled Johnson & Wales University. The federal record classifies this institution as distance-education-only. Check its official site for teaching locations, visits and any in-person requirements.
Check the campus and reporting scope
Johnson & Wales University-Online · Providence, Rhode Island · Federal institution ID (UNITID): 460349.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Johnson & Wales University).
Shared outcomes cannot rank campuses. Reporting-group definitions.
Compare Providence, RI with Providence, RI. Other profile: Johnson & Wales University-Providence · Providence, RI (UNITID: 217235).
What could it cost?
Start with net price after grants, then read the published costs. Each chart names its academic year and the students it covers.
Net price by family income
Average annual cost after grants for each family-income band. These group averages are not personal price quotes.
under $30k
Average annual attendance cost after grants for the reported student group. Your own aid offer and costs may differ.
Average net price at Johnson & Wales University-Online rose from $12,871 (2015) to $20,252 (2023).
| Year | Net price |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $12,871 |
| 2016 | $18,449 |
| 2017 | $18,779 |
| 2018 | $18,499 |
| 2019 | $18,929 |
| 2020 | $21,414 |
| 2021 | $20,242 |
| 2022 | $21,611 |
| 2023 | $20,252 |
Estimated annual attendance budget before grants, including tuition, fees, housing, food and books. Not every expense is billed by the school.
Total cost at Johnson & Wales University-Online rose from $18,165 (2016) to $26,864 (2024).
| Year | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $18,165 |
| 2017 | $23,199 |
| 2018 | $24,274 |
| 2019 | $24,724 |
| 2020 | $25,224 |
| 2021 | $25,973 |
| 2022 | $25,859 |
| 2023 | $25,365 |
| 2024 | $26,864 |
Tuition & fees
Skip to data tablePublished tuition and fees before grants. Housing, food, books and other attendance costs are separate.
| Year | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,823 |
| 2017 | $13,365 |
| 2018 | $13,365 |
| 2019 | $13,365 |
| 2020 | $13,365 |
| 2021 | $13,365 |
| 2022 | $13,365 |
| 2023 | $13,365 |
Cost, size & completion summary
Cost, size & completion
Reported tuition is $13,365 before grants and other attendance costs. At Johnson & Wales University-Online, aid and other costs change the bill. Scorecard snapshot: 2026-06-10; historical charts show their own years.
At 2,202 undergrads, Johnson & Wales University-Online is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
0% of first-time, full-time bachelor's entrants completed at Johnson & Wales University-Online within six years (2026-06-10 release). This measure excludes other student groups.
Do students finish — and what comes after?
Graduation, debt and earnings cover different groups. Read each chart's entering class or fiscal period; they are not one group's journey.
Median debt at exit (completers vs non-completers)
Historical student groupsMedian federal student loan debt when students left school, shown separately for those who completed and those who did not.
Each point combines two years. Neighboring points share one year, so changes should be read with that overlap in mind.
These two-year windows closed before today's students borrowed — they describe past cohorts, not the current price of a degree.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Johnson & Wales University).
| Year | Completed | Left without degree |
|---|---|---|
| Left school in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 (FY2010/11) | $22,485 | $6,913 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2011 and 2012 (FY2011/12) | $25,000 | $6,834 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 (FY2012/13) | $26,433 | $7,667 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 (FY2013/14) | $27,000 | $8,000 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2014 and 2015 (FY2014/15) | $27,000 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2015 and 2016 (FY2015/16) | $26,712 | $5,500 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2016 and 2017 (FY2016/17) | $25,899 | $7,667 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2017 and 2018 (FY2017/18) | $24,500 | $7,667 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2018 and 2019 (FY2018/19) | $25,125 | $9,464 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 (FY2019/20) | $25,750 | $8,436 |
| Left school in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (FY2020/21) | $26,000 | $9,500 |
Earnings after entry
Historical student groupsMedian annual earnings after entering college, for federally aided students who were working and not enrolled when measured.
Each figure covers a different group of students who entered college in the stated years. Earnings were measured in the same two years; these are not one group followed over time.
Measured in 2020–21, adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars. Each figure pools two entering academic years. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Johnson & Wales University).
What does the admissions record show?
Rates and score ranges describe a past admissions cycle. Submitted scores are not cutoffs or a prediction of admission.
Admissions snapshot & test policies
Johnson & Wales University-Online admitted 433 of 476 applicants in Fall 2024. The 91% rate describes that application pool.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2024 cycle, Johnson & Wales University-Online received 476 applications and admitted 433 (91%), with 236 enrolling.
Johnson & Wales University-Online did not consider scores in the Fall 2024 admissions cycle. No score range is displayed for Johnson & Wales University-Online under that historical policy.
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The share of applicants offered a spot — lower means more selective; read it alongside the score ranges below.
| Year | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 | — |
| Fall 2016 | 44.8% |
| Fall 2017 | 28.7% |
| Fall 2018 | 42.5% |
| Fall 2019 | 41.2% |
| Fall 2020 | 36.5% |
| Fall 2021 | 45.5% |
| Fall 2022 | 67.5% |
| Fall 2023 | 54.3% |
| Fall 2024 | 91% |
What is the campus like?
Enrollment counts a campus population; retention follows first-years returning. Their dates and populations are shown separately.
Reported undergraduate enrollment. This count does not measure class size or teaching access.
Undergraduate enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online rose from 39 (Fall 2010) to 2,202 (Fall 2024).
| Year | Undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Fall 2010 | 39 |
| Fall 2011 | 83 |
| Fall 2012 | 113 |
| Fall 2013 | 118 |
| Fall 2014 | 143 |
| Fall 2015 | 244 |
| Fall 2016 | 424 |
| Fall 2017 | 681 |
| Fall 2018 | 886 |
| Fall 2019 | 1,065 |
| Fall 2020 | 1,314 |
| Fall 2021 | 1,559 |
| Fall 2022 | 1,838 |
| Fall 2023 | 1,980 |
| Fall 2024 | 2,202 |
The share of the reported first-time student group who returned the following year. This rate does not explain why others left.
First-year retention at Johnson & Wales University-Online rose from 0% (Fall 2015) to 52% (Fall 2023).
Johnson & Wales University-Online's entering classes are small — single students move the line, so read Johnson & Wales University-Online's swings gently.
| Year | Retention |
|---|---|
| Fall 2015 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2016 cohort | 33% |
| Fall 2017 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2018 cohort | 25% |
| Fall 2019 cohort | 50% |
| Fall 2020 cohort | 0% |
| Fall 2021 cohort | 33% |
| Fall 2022 cohort | 54% |
| Fall 2023 cohort | 52% |
More about Johnson & Wales University-Online
36.2% of Johnson & Wales University-Online's undergraduates carry Pell grants — the standard federal marker of lower-income enrollment. Carnegie classes Johnson & Wales University-Online as a primarily nonresidential campus — most of its 2,202 undergraduates live off campus, and 52.2% of the reported first-time, full-time student group returned for a second year.
Johnson & Wales University-Online reported not considering test scores in Fall 2024, when its admission rate was 91%. Review Johnson & Wales University-Online's current requirements before applying; use the GPA calculator for your semester numbers.
Why some charts are marked “key chart”
Start with three useful questions: what costs were reported for families in your income band, how many first-time full-time students finished, and what federal debt borrowers held when leaving.
How Johnson & Wales University-Online compares
State and national medians cover active bachelor-primary institutions, mixing public and private schools. Tuition uses in-state rates at public schools. These are broad reference points, not a ranking of similar schools or your likely bill.
Scorecard dates identify the release snapshot, not a shared measurement year. Earnings describe federally aided students who were working and not enrolled ten years after entry; cohorts and populations differ from the admissions and tuition figures.
Acceptance rate
Fall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS
Tuition
Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid
Median earnings (10 yr)
Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot
Johnson & Wales University-Online's snapshot: calendar years and dollar basis unverified.
Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Johnson & Wales University).
View comparison data & dates
| Metric & basis | Johnson & Wales University-Online | Rhode Island median | National median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rateFall 2024 admissions cycle · IPEDS | 91% | 70.2% | 76.8% |
| TuitionScorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot · published tuition before aid | $13,365 | $44,418 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr)Ten years after entry · Scorecard 2026-06-10 snapshot | $43,418Shared group value | $70,005 | $53,781 |
Published earnings by bachelor's field of study
For Johnson & Wales University-Online, these are federal subject groups (CIP), not departments. Median is the middle annual income.
Johnson & Wales University-Online federal-aid recipients · graduated 2017–18 or 2018–19 · income measured 2022 or 2023 · inflation-adjusted to 2024 dollars. Definitions and limits.
View 15 fields & earnings
| Bachelor's field of study (CIP category) | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $79,056 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $77,025 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,476 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $73,152 |
| Marketing | $64,321 |
| International Business | $61,380 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,186 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,632 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $56,241 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $55,790 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $53,539 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,247 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $50,571 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $50,374 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $47,042 |
These 15 fields listed for Johnson & Wales University-Online measure earnings after completion. The $43,418 institution-level snapshot above measures earnings after entry; it is not the same cohort or a total for these fields. 7 additional Johnson & Wales University-Online fields have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules. Debt and earnings figures are shared across campuses in the federal reporting group (Johnson & Wales University).
Frequently asked questions
What test-score data does Johnson & Wales University-Online report?
Johnson & Wales University-Online did not consider scores in Fall 2024: 91% admitted. Check current requirements.
What is Johnson & Wales University-Online's acceptance rate?
91% in the Fall 2024 cycle — 433 admitted from 476 applicants.
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Online cost?
At Johnson & Wales University-Online, tuition is $13,365. Tuition is not the total cost of attendance; aid can reduce your bill.
What earnings data does Johnson & Wales University-Online report?
Median earnings ten years after entry: $43,418. Major figures measure four years after completion. Source and date limits.
Similar colleges in Rhode Island
- Roger Williams University — 87.7% admitted
- Rhode Island College — 91.8% admitted
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence — 88.4% admitted
- Salve Regina University — 68.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: IPEDS ADM2024 (Fall 2024 admissions, provisional) · IPEDS HD2024/IC2024 directory · College Scorecard 2026-06-10 release (institution and field-of-study files; earnings from Treasury records). Retrieved 2026-09-01. Chart dates follow this institution's available observations; the release date is not an academic year or an earnings year. Some records end earlier than others. Field-of-study cohort dates are shown with the table. Read the date and population definitions.