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Johnson & Wales University–Providence: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Johnson & Wales University–Providence is a private university in Providence, Rhode Island, with about 3,900 undergraduates. It admitted 88.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $42,419 a year before aid.

What Johnson & Wales University–Providence costs

Johnson & Wales University–Providence charges $42,419 a year in published tuition and fees, about $21,210 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $60,314 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $31,608 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Johnson & Wales University–Providence

For fall 2024, Johnson & Wales University–Providence received 7,828 applications and admitted 6,921 students, and 1,092 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 890 and 1160.

What Johnson & Wales University–Providence students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Johnson & Wales University–Providence (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Culinary Arts / Chef Training76
Foodservice Systems Administration / Management71
Baking and Pastry Arts / Baker / Pastry Chef58
Business Administration and Management56
Small Business Administration / Management44
Psychology41
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration37
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management34

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Johnson & Wales University–Providence's acceptance rate? 88.4% for fall 2024: 6,921 of 7,828 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Johnson & Wales University–Providence? $42,419 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Johnson & Wales University–Providence? About 3,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Johnson & Wales University–Providence students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 890–1160.

What is the campus setting at Johnson & Wales University–Providence? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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