Johnson & Wales University-Online

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,365

2023 Average Net Price

$18,265

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

54.3%

446 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,597

23.3% Full-Time

About

Johnson & Wales University-Online is a higher education institution located in Providence County, RI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Johnson & Wales University-Online were Foodservice System Management (79 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees), and General Hospitality Management (25 degrees).

In 2023, 664 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson & Wales University-Online. 68.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (354 degrees), 2.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $13,365, which is $−1,799 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson & Wales University-Online 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-Online is $13,365, which is $1,799 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,265.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Johnson & Wales University-Online received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,365

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online was $13,365. The cost of tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Online is $−1,799 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$18,265

2023 Value

9.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Johnson & Wales University-Online had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,265. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Online grew by 9.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson & Wales University-Online (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

$10,250

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson & Wales University-Online was of $10,250 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.89% 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-Online (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Online received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.3% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson & Wales University-Online (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-Online 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-Online received 446 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 446 applicants, 242 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,597 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2023.

Johnson & Wales University-Online has an overall enrollment yield of 64%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

242

Accepted Out of 446

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Online was 54.3% (242 admissions from 446 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.5%, while admissions declined by 10.4%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson & Wales University-Online in false 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-Online had a total enrollment of 2,597 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 605 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,992. This means that 23.3% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Online, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Asian, 0.732% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.347% Two or More Races, and 0.0385% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.4%) and White Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,597 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 605 and the part-time enrollment is 1,992. This means that 23.3% of students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Online are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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-Online was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Johnson & Wales University-Online had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,246 enrolled students
Black or African American
607 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
451 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 48% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.66% Asian, 0.732% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.347% Two or More Races, and 0.0385% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 176 students (6.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 248 more women than men received degrees from Johnson & Wales University-Online. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white (354 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Online is Foodservice System Management (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees) and General Hospitality Management (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson & Wales University-Online, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Business (448 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 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-Online are Accountants & auditors (1,036,961 people), Other managers (833,982 people), Financial managers (536,448 people), Chief executives & legislators (427,069 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (338,959 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2023 are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Business (448 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Psychology (40 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 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-Online are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Business (448 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Psychology (40 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 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-Online are Elementary & secondary schools (971,253 people), Computer Systems Design (567,891 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (555,662 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (547,199 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (545,137 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-Online.

Most Common (2023)

Foodservice System Management
79 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
General Hospitality Management
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Johnson & Wales University-Online was Foodservice System Management with 79 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

208

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online, which is 0.456 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (456).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.607 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson & Wales University-Online in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

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

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Johnson & Wales University-Online is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

White
354 degrees awarded
Black or African American
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white (354 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (129 degrees).

6.17% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
237 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson & Wales University-Online is white female (237 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Johnson & Wales University-Online employs 3 Professors, 1 Lecturers. Most academics at Johnson & Wales University-Online are Male Professor (2), Male Lecturer (1), and Female Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Sales and related, with 13 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online were Professor with 3 employees, and Lecturer with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Sales and related with 13 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Lecturer
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson & Wales University-Online was Male Professor with 2 employees, Male Lecturer with 1 employees, and Female Professor with 1 employees.

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

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