School Overview
Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associate's--Private For-profit
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
129 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
n/a
1,350 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
637 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
n/a
47%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4094%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Johnson & Wales University is a world-class university, where students have an opportunity to pursue a career education in business, hospitality, culinary arts, or technology. Scores of majors and degree programs are offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. Johnson & Wales University was founded as a business school in 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales. From its origins as a school devoted to business education, Johnson & Wales grew first to a junior college, then to a senior college, and ultimately to university status. Johnson & Wales' six campuses are located in Providence, Rhode Island, Charleston, South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, North Miami, Florida, Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1987, our Norfolk campus is located in the heart of the Hampton Roads. This coastal Virginian city offers students the fun-filled Waterside Marketplace, beautiful Town Point Park and many spectacular beaches. There are also annual free outdoor concerts, dances and festivals for all to enjoy. Johnson & Wales University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEAS&C), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk is Centura College-Norfolk (2.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Centura College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
2.3 miles
| 550 students
Fortis College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
2.6 miles
| 597 students
Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
3.1 miles
| 637 students
ECPI University
Private for-profit
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
3.2 miles
| 16,299 students
121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
4.7 miles
| 23,433 students
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