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Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Admission at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is close to open (88.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $43,418 median earnings below before the application.
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Johnson & Wales University-Providence sits in Providence proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $95,371 four years out. 30% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,868 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1230 — below the RI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Johnson & Wales University-Providence's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Johnson & Wales University-Providence received 8,841 applications and admitted 7,400 (83.7%), with 1,056 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 970–1230 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Johnson & Wales University-Providence's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 540 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Johnson & Wales University-Providence compares
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Rhode Island median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.4% | 70.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,419 | $44,418 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,418 | $70,005 | $53,781 |
At $43,418, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($70,005). Look at Johnson & Wales University-Providence's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $42,419 regardless of where you're from. At Johnson & Wales University-Providence, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,868 undergrads, Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
55.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Johnson & Wales University-Providence tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Johnson & Wales University-Providence
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $95,371 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $85,387 |
| 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 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $55,056 |
| 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 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,967 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | $47,871 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $47,042 |
Median earnings for these 20 Johnson & Wales University-Providence programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,418 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Johnson & Wales University-Providence programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate?
83.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,400 admitted from 8,841 applicants.
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Providence cost?
At Johnson & Wales University-Providence, published tuition is $42,419 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,418 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Rhode Island
- Rhode Island College — 91.8% admitted
- Roger Williams University — 87.7% admitted
- Johnson & Wales University-Online — 91% admitted
- Bryant University — 65.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.