
Providence, RI
Open Admissions
Graduation
Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. With an enrollment of approximately 3,913 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 84%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 57%. Graduates earn a median salary of $43,418 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $32,478 per year.
Acceptance Rate
84%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
57%
Enrollment
3,913
Total students
Median Earnings
$43,418
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$40,408
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,408
Per year
Average Net Price
$32,478
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
930–1190
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
20 – 26
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
930
Median
1030
75th
1190
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
500
75th
600
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
25
75th
26
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$129,912
10-Year Earnings
$434,180
ROI Multiple
3.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students