Johnson & Wales University-Online Photo #2 - The Cusinart Center for Culinary Excellence is where the College of Food Innovation and Technology is based. This also includes faculty offices, deans` and administrative offices, the Coors Brewing Laboratory and the International Baking & Pastry Institute.

Johnson & Wales University-Online

  • JWU Works: Learning with a Purpose.
  • As one of the first colleges founded by women, a progressive and pragmatic approach to learning has defined our education model since 1914.  And it works.  The value of a JWU education begins with our students who are gritty go-getters invested in their education and intentional about their experiences, ensuring that their learning is authentic and purposeful.  These students thrive in JWU`s supportive community, which encourages their passion for hands-on learning, values their intellectual curiosity, and immerses them in dynamic labs and career-focused classrooms.  JWU`s faculty provide students with the personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. The time students spend at JWU is nothing short of transformative, as demonstrated by career outcomes, expected earnings and economic mobility rankings.

School Highlights

Johnson & Wales University-Online serves 3,608 students (22% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,608 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Johnson & Wales University-Online
(RI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
n/a
88 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The Johnson & Wales University-Online diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00.
Total Enrollment
3,608 students
2,301 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
26:1
# Full-Time Students
803 students
803 students
# Part-Time Students
2,805 students
1,498 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
268 students
777 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
659 students
659 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
144 students
131 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,028 students
1,109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
777 students
392 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
% Black
24%
15%
% White
48%
46%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$15,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,417
Acceptance Rate
45%
67%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
EquestrianField Hockey
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
VolleyballWrestling
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcat
  • Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution that offers undergraduate, graduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. An innovative educational leader, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, hospitality, nutrition, health and wellness. It also offers undergraduate programs in culinary arts, dietetics, food innovation, design and engineering. JWU`s unique model provide students with the personalized attention, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. The time students spend at JWU is nothing short of transformative, as demonstrated by career outcomes, expected earnings and economic mobility rankings. The university`s impact is global, with alumni in 127 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit jwu.edu.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Tyler Florence, Celebrity Chef, Culinary Arts 1996 -
    • John F. McDonald, CEO of XYZ Corp, Business Administration 1985 -
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Online?
The acceptance rate of Johnson & Wales University-Online is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 67%.
Who are famous alumni from Johnson & Wales University-Online?
Johnson & Wales University-Online famous alumni include: Tyler Florence, Celebrity Chef, Culinary Arts 1996 and John F. McDonald, CEO of XYZ Corp, Business Administration 1985.
What sports does Johnson & Wales University-Online offer?
Johnson & Wales University-Online offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling.
In what neighborhood is Johnson & Wales University-Online located?
Johnson & Wales University-Online is located in the Downtown Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,608 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Verified school update

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