Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,792

5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,481

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.3%

4,677 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,128

97.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.9%

150 Graduates

About

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte were Baking & Pastry Arts (81 degrees awarded) and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (80 degrees).

In 2023, 296 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. 70.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (116 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is $39,792, which is $27,601 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,498 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is $39,792, which is $27,601 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,481.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,792

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was $39,792. The cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is $27,601 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,481

2023 Value

0.831%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,481. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte grew by 0.831%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,563

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was of $12,563 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.09% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 22.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4498 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte received 4,677 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.12% annual growth. Out of those 4,677 applicants, 3,521 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,128 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,521

Accepted Out of 4,677

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was 75.3% (3,521 admissions from 4,677 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.12%, while admissions grew by 1.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte had a total enrollment of 1,128 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 1,095 students and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 97.1% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.4% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Asian, 1.68% Two or More Races, and 0.709% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30.4%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Black or African American Male (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,128 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 1,095 and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 97.1% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
489 enrolled students
White
379 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
141 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 43.4% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Asian, 1.68% Two or More Races, and 0.709% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (4.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 122 more women than men received degrees from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is black or african american (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is Baking & Pastry Arts (81 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (80 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (51 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are Accountants & auditors (1,010,240 people), Other managers (742,640 people), Financial managers (513,608 people), Chief executives & legislators (395,340 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (260,336 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (51 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Agriculture (6 degrees), and Business (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are Personal & Culinary Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (51 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Agriculture (6 degrees), and Business (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are Elementary & secondary schools (692,309 people), Computer Systems Design (507,757 people), Banking & related activities (481,035 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (409,935 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (407,429 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

Most Common (2023)

Baking & Pastry Arts
81 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was Baking & Pastry Arts with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, which is 0.416 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1 times approximately the same the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 10.6 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is Female and White (45.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
116 degrees awarded
White
109 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is black or african american (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (109 degrees).

4.73% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
83 degrees awarded
White Female
75 degrees awarded
White Male
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is black or african american female (83 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (75 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has an endowment valued at nearly $8.91M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 525k (5.9%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte had a total salary expenditure of 44.2M. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte employs 37 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 18 Professors. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are Female Associate professor (22), Male Associate professor (15), and Male Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$8.91M

2023 Endowment

0.56%

growth from 2022

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has an endowment valued at about $8.91M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte grew 0.56% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.11M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19M

2023 Salaries

9.14%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte paid a median of $19M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($44.2M) and a 9.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.78% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte paid a total of $7.32M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte were Associate professor with 37 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Professor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte was Female Associate professor with 22 employees, Male Associate professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

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