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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
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  • CHARLOTTE, NC
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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

#692 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLOTTE, NC
  • 631 reviews
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B minus
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    ACADEMIC CENTER, 801 WEST TRADE STREET
    CHARLOTTE, NC 28202
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    About Johnson & Wales - Charlotte...
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    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.

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    Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    July 30
    Acceptance Rate
    85%
    SAT Range
    ACT Range
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $24,030 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,736 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    81%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 59 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 55 responses
    76%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Culinary Arts and Food Service
      199 Graduates
    • Baking and Pastry Arts
      125 Graduates
    • Restaurant and Food Services Management
      95 Graduates
    • Small Business Management
      40 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      32 Graduates
    • Business
      25 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      23 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      14 Graduates
    • Marketing
      7 Graduates
    • Accounting
      6 Graduates
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    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

    Online Programs Offered
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      3%
    • On Campus
      97%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,500 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    23
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    67%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    89%
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    57%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 7 responses
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    71%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 7 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 67 responses
    • Prideful, successful,lively, spirited, hardworking
      28%
    • Very diverse and Lively.
      28%
    • Pride. Lots of school pride.
      15%
    • Dedication, Pride, & Fun
      9%
    • So much food.
      9%
    • Smokers
      7%
    • Fast-paced
      1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    59%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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