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Johnson & Wales University (JWU)
- 8 Abbott Park Place
- Providence, RI 02903
- OPEID College Code: 00340400
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- General Phone: (401) 598-1000
- University President: Dr. John J. Bowen
- Website: www.jwu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 10,105
- College Alias: JWU
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - JWU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.jwu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,912 | 7,705 | 13,617 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,086 (69%) | 5,767 (75%) | 9,853 (72%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,018 (25%) | 1,241 (22%) | 2,259 (23%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: JWU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 27% | 13% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,286 | $3,782 | $892 | $5,097 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| Number in Default | 449 | 405 | 360 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,755 | 5,654 | 4,748 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,717 | $20,826 | $20,100 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,717 | $20,826 | $20,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,650 | $7,299 | $8,499 |
| Other Expenses | $1,344 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $31,611 | $30,275 | $30,749 |
| Out of State | $31,611 | $30,275 | $30,749 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,617 | $21,726 | $21,000 |
| Out of State | $22,617 | $21,726 | $21,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,617 | $21,726 | $21,000 |
| Out of State | $22,617 | $21,726 | $21,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,105 Undergraduate: 9,053 Graduate: 1,052
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,762 Female: 5,343
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,249 Female: 4,804
- Graduate Gender Male: 513 Female: 539
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,071 Part-Time: 1,034
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,179 Part-Time: 874
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 892 Part-Time: 160
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 914 | 9% |
| American Indian | 33 | 0.3% |
| Black | 764 | 8% |
| Asian | 282 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 6% |
| White | 5,596 | 55% |
| Unknown | 1,902 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 279 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,689 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,974 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,434 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 765 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 293 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 243 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 284 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 104 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Age Uknown | 39 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,958 | 1,203 | 755 |
| Faculty Status | 417 | 287 | 130 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 417 | 287 | 130 |
| Primarily Instruction | 417 | 287 | 130 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 79 | 75 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 413 | 371 | 42 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,049 | 470 | 579 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 484 | 155 | 329 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 511 | 262 | 249 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,408 (287) | $58,069 (163) | $56,539 (124) |
| Professor | $70,968 (43) | $72,503 (22) | $69,360 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $59,882 (121) | $60,909 (65) | $58,690 (56) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,792 (81) | $53,295 (51) | $49,236 (30) |
| Instructor | $47,230 (42) | $47,720 (25) | $46,508 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,408 (287) | $58,069 (163) | $56,539 (124) |
| Professor | $70,968 (43) | $72,503 (22) | $69,360 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $59,882 (121) | $60,909 (65) | $58,690 (56) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,792 (81) | $53,295 (51) | $49,236 (30) |
| Instructor | $47,230 (42) | $47,720 (25) | $46,508 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 261 | 168 | 78 | 15 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - | - |
| Basketball | 22 | 10 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 30 | 30 | - | - |
| Soccer | 40 | 21 | 19 | - |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Tennis | 22 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Cross Country | 21 | 10 | 11 | - |
| Volleyball | 30 | 18 | 12 | - |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - | - |
| Sailing | 15 | - | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,000 | $8,250 | $8,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,844 | $4,542 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 39 | 22 | 15 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 6 | 2 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 | - |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Sailing | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 17%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 85% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 52% |
| Asian | 56% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 83% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 21 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 21 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 7 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 6 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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