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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

grade C+
Overall Grade
4 Year
CHARLOTTE, NC
Rating 3.87 out of 5 652 reviews

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C+

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Academics
grade C+
Value
grade C+
Diversity
grade A
Campus
grade B minus
Athletics
grade C minus
Party Scene
grade B
Professors
grade B minus
Location
grade A minus
Dorms
grade B minus
Campus Food
grade B minus
Student Life
grade B minus
Safety
grade C+

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ACADEMIC CENTER, 801 WEST TRADE STREET
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

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Branch of: Johnson & Wales University- Providence

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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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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

82%

SAT Range

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Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$26,732 / 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

$24,303 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

15:1

Evening Degree Programs

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

Majors

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!

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Online

Online Programs Offered

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
8%
On Campus
91%
Online
1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,321 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

61%

Varsity Athletes

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

88%

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Poll

57%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 7 responses

Poll

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%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,800 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

57%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Reviews

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My experience at Johnson & Wales University has been incredibly positive. The professors are engaging, they really enjoy their jobs and you can tell that they genuinely care about their students and their success in the classes they teach. Many of the staff have successful careers in their respective fields beyond their position at JWU, so they're able to offer lots of guidance to their students about getting started in their professional careers.
Johnson & Wales is a great place to go to school, my only regret is that I didn't transfer here sooner!

I love the labs that you take for Culinary, you will learn so much. The chefs want to teach you new things. They also have connections and can get you far. The Academic class are good classes to take two. I believe that the parking garage can be safer. They have a lot of different clubs to get involved. The worst thing about Johnson and Wales is the campus food. Most people that go to Johnson and Wales dose not like the food in the cafe. Over all a great school for Culinary and business majors.

I choose JWU because it was my dream since I was a little girl to become a Pastry Chef and by going to JWU I am on my way to do so. Not only did I fall in love with JWU I fell in love with Charlotte. I lived in the city my whole life, so I have never seen the stars. When I got there I saw so many stars! That is when I knew I chose the right place.

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