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Johnson & Wales University-Online

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 46%

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University-Online 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.

Johnson & Wales University-Online 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Johnson & Wales University-Online emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • All programs are offered online
  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,365

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Online in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

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

Rhode Island's average $13,017
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,365

Cost of attendance at Johnson & Wales University-Online 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.

Rhode Island's average $29,627
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Johnson & Wales University-Online received on average $4,559 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.

$4,559
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 4 67% $5,458 $21,830
Other Federal Grant 4 67% $5,533 $22,130
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 17% $667 $667
Total Grant & Scholarships 5 83% $4,559 $22,797

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

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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