by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Johnson & Wales University-Online ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Johnson & Wales University-Online was awarded 112 badges in the 2026 rankings.
JWU Online was not ranked in College Factual’s Best Overall Colleges report this year. This may be because not enough data was available.
See all of the rankings for Johnson & Wales University-Online.
Johnson & Wales University-Online has an acceptance rate of 91%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for JWU Online.
With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, Johnson & Wales University-Online is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Johnson & Wales University-Online is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Johnson & Wales University-Online this rate is 54%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
In the current academic year, there are 1,980 undergraduates at JWU Online.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Johnson & Wales University-Online.
The overall average net price of JWU Online is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for JWU Online
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,449 | $20,006 | $20,720 | $25,365 | $25,365 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of JWU Online, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At JWU Online, approximately 51% of students took out student loans averaging $9,179 a year. That adds up to $36,716 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.7%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Johnson & Wales University-Online.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Johnson & Wales University-Online with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $43,418 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 12% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Johnson & Wales University-Online make the most money.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is an private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Johnson & Wales University-Online.
Contact details for Johnson & Wales University-Online are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8 Abbott Park Pl, Providence, RI 02903 |
| Phone: | 4015981000 |
| Website: | online.jwu.edu/?_ga=2.244666885.1432107725.1502198571-1382828486.1499961993 |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/johnsonandwales |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/jwuprovidence |
In the latest year of available data, students from 15 majors graduated from Johnson & Wales University-Online. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 603 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 169 | $44,141 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 83 | $32,511 |
| Hospitality Management | 82 | $35,901 |
| Human Resource Management | 38 | $52,480 |
| Accounting | 27 | NA |
| General Psychology | 21 | NA |
| Public Health | 19 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 | $33,237 |
| Specialized Sales | 18 | $35,690 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
2,209 students took at least one online class at Johnson & Wales University-Online.
Learn more about online learning at Johnson & Wales University-Online.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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