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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 900
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,274

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,274

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte received on average $24,345 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,345
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 290 61% $5,499 $1,594,650
Other Federal Grant 326 69% $5,772 $1,881,764
State Grant/Scholarships 119 25% $5,385 $640,865
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 473 100% $19,012 $8,992,661
Total Grant & Scholarships 473 100% $24,345 $11,515,290

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students is 53.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.2%.

53.9%

  • African American 50.0% 158 students
  • white 59.1% 150 students
  • unknown 63.6% 7 students
  • hispanic 59.6% 28 students
  • International Students 50.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 47.6% 30 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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