by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte stood at $42,419 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $637; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,782 |
| Fees | $637 |
| Total | $42,419 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $35,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $37,896 |
| One Year Ago | $39,792 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,782 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at JWU Charlotte has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $44,540 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.36%, so a year from now students could pay around $44,690.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $44,690 |
| In 2 Years | $47,083 |
| In 3 Years | $49,604 |
| In 4 Years | $52,260 |
| In 5 Years | $55,058 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $193,637.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte, check out the Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Financial Aid page.
