Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Private Not-for-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 2436
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 2436, 0
  • 2436
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 2436, 0
  • 2436
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 2436, 0
  • 2436
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 98.00, 2
  • 98.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 2, 98
  • 2%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 42.00, 58
  • 42.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 58, 42
  • 58%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 24.00, 76
  • 24.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%
  • White:
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees $22,585 $21,717 $20,826
Books and supplies $1,000 $900 $900
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $8,892 $8,550 $8,295
Other (On Campus) $1,250 $1,344 $1,250
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
On Campus $32,727 $31,611 $30,371

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 96.00, 4
  • 96%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 95.00,33.00,27.00,95.00
  • Total grants: 95%
    Federal: 33%
    State/Local: 27%
    Institutional: 95%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 9929,3778,3325,7690
  • Total grants: $24,722
    Federal: $3,778
    State/Local: $3,325
    Institutional: $7,690

Admissions

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Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 Total Male Female
Number of applicants 5,1081,8483,260
Percent admitted 63%59%66%
Admissions Considerations
  • Secondary school GPA:
  • Recommended
  • Secondary school rank:
  • Recommended
  • Secondary school record:
  • Required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program:
  • Recommended
  • Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
  • Recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
  • Required

Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 74.00, 26
  • 74%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Accounting1411
Business Administration and Management, General3927
Fashion Merchandising17-
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other-13
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management3347
Marketing/Marketing Management, General1653
Restaurant/Food Services Management7-
Category total126151

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management-168
Category total-168

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-46
Category total-46

Personal and culinary services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef83-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training322-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager16-
Category total421-
Grand total547365

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education2004-07-01-Accredited