College
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Charlotte, NC
- 613 reviews
- AcademicsC+
- ValueB
- DiversityA
- CampusB
- AthleticsC-
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsB
- LocationA
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB-
From Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Home to 1,500+ students, JWU’s Charlotte Campus offers Southern charm in a modern setting — and a wide range of student-run clubs, social activities and athletics. Get involved in:
40+ student clubs and organizations
Campus events like Fall, Winter or Spring Fests, Wildcat Welcome, concerts, bands, carnivals and world-class speakers
USCAA varsity sports, intramurals and fitness classes
Charlotte’s city center is just as accessible, thanks to a free trolley.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$25,964/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,562/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.59 responses
- 74%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.54 responses
- 75%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.53 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Culinary Arts and Food Service
186 GraduatesRestaurant and Food Services Management
159 GraduatesBaking and Pastry Arts
108 GraduatesBusiness
40 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
38 GraduatesSmall Business Management
35 GraduatesFashion and Apparel Merchandising
20 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
16 GraduatesAccounting
8 GraduatesMarketing
6 Graduates
Home to Over 30 James Beard Award Finalists
Through our bachelor’s degree program in Culinary Arts, you’ll learn the craft of culinary arts in top-notch labs under the guidance of expert chef-instructors. Our graduates have established some of the best restaurants, and this year over 30 alum were nominated as finalists for the James Beard Foundation Awards, the culinary world’s version of the Oscars. Want to be the best? Apply to JWU today!
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,661Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
20
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
66%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
- 50%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.6 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.6 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Reviews
613 reviews
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Technical training is amazing and very fulfilling. Academic professors are okay, but the real gem of this school are the Chefs! They quickly become mentors in our short classes and rely years of experience to their students with fun demonstrations. Cultivation a perfect balance between fun and disciplined professionalism.
All the staff is amazing at JWU they work with students to see what best suits them. They do everything possible to help you succeed. The campus president, chef instructors, and dining hall staff provide endless growth opportunities all year round. The campus clubs are very welcoming to all students. The athletics are always interacting with the community and bringing joy to people at their events. Experience opportunities are endless within the surrounding city to have fun, relax, and advance your career. Johnson & Wales is an amazing school and all you have to do is take advantage of all that it provides.
Jonson and Wales is a really good school when it comes to Culinary Arts. As a Culinary Arts, the classes are very hands on and very thorough. All the teachers want you to succeed. They offer as much help as they can without showing favoritism and are glad to help. The campus itself is real simple. There are only 3 residential halls and hold a lot of students in each. The academic building is right across the street from the Freshman and Sophomore dorms, which is very convenient if one happens to be late for class or needs to run back to their dorm for something they forgot. The campus is right in the heart of Charlotte. It is only about a ten minute walk to uptown Charlotte where the Epicenter is located. There are many places to eat and see up there. Also the campus is located right next to the Panthers practice field so students can see them practicing for games.