Johnson & Wales University–Providence
Providence, RI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Providence, RI · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,868 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 940–1190 · 18% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 900–1140 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 22–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $60,314 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Jan 3, 2027
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Other, Family & consumer sciences, Criminal justice & security, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Strongest majors at JWU Providence
- Communications & media at JWU Providence: #334 of 592 schools, score 53/100, about 31 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at JWU Providence: #363 of 543 schools, score 51/100, about 54 graduates a year
- Business & finance at JWU Providence: #440 of 650 schools, score 44/100, about 207 graduates a year
- Computer science at JWU Providence: #482 of 691 schools, score 40/100, about 59 graduates a year
- Psychology at JWU Providence: #582 of 694 schools, score 35/100, about 42 graduates a year
- Biology at JWU Providence: #615 of 692 schools, score 32/100, about 17 graduates a year