About Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Founded in 2004, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte. is a college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,101 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 22:1. There are 86 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at JWU are considered Less Selective, with ,32% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte.

7%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
61%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
41%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
48%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
28%
“We only party on weekends”
16%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
61%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
41%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
48%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
28%
“We only party on weekends”
16%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
35%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
11%
“Sometimes, but not often”
61%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
36%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
41%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
48%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
28%
“We only party on weekends”
16%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    102 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    81 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    103 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    110 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    110 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 56 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    109 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    110 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    111 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

54 Students rated Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Celeste - 04/06/2023

It's a fantastic school, and I can't wait to be a part of it; I've always had jwu in my thoughts since I was in middle school; it's always been my dream school, and I'm beyond thrilled to be a part of it this August. I can't wait to learn new things and improve my cooking abilities.

SaEryon - 11/07/2020

I really like the school and all the people I have met so far. I feel like the rooms could be better and we should have more access to buy things in our rooms to cook our own meals in our own space. I also feel as if we need more protection with the on-campus housing considering there are homeless people walking through the campus chasing students. Other than that, the school is a very great school, known for majorly culinary and the school is very recommended.

Silas - 04/10/2020

I love the school, everyone here has bonded so much to create such a loving community. I would love it for more people from different backgrounds to attend. we have people from all over the world and the blends of everyone help us all stick together. Making friends are easy and the staff and administration are great to get along with. They really care.

Synia - 03/25/2020

Johnson & Wales is family oriented campus,that cares about each other in and out of the classroom. Engaging in each student events going on cheering each other on to show our school spirit as wildcats. Helping us in the classrooms that gets us prepared not just for our careers but the lessons in life it brings with it.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to look more into scholarships. I had two jobs and my savings didnt show for it, so i also would have told me to stop buying shoes and save for school. It's expensive out here, and its hard to get a job too.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Most are very driven that have their work done and don't put up with slackers in their groups, and have no problem letting them know they are not doing their share of the work and need to step it up.

    Read all 35 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I dont consider anything to be bad about my school, I enjoy the habit and the teacher. I'm egar to expand my knowlodge here at Johnson And Wales. The campus provides good security and a good environment for learning.

    Read all 28 answers

  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who prefers to just be a number in a classroom rather than a student known by name should not attend Johnson & Wales. The professors are too involved with their students and their classes are sized too small to just slip through.

    Read all 23 answers

  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The upside down curriculum is what I think is best. It allows students to jump directly into the classes directed to their major.

    Read all 22 answers

  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Culinary Hospitality is what my school is best known for. When you think of culinary schools Johnson and Wales University is always at the top of the list. Some of the best chefs in the world have walked through those halls and have learned so much. Their careers and their success speak for itself. It is because of them that the school is what it is today, and why they are known thorughout the world for culinary hospitality.

    Read all 20 answers

  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Johnson and Wales University is a school that is determined to make each and every student willing to work a success.

    Read all 19 answers

  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Johnson and Wales has course intensive labs for culinary arts. It is a well known culinary university. The labs are filled to look like industrial kitchens within one classroom. Johnson and Wales University's Culinary Arts program also integrates Hospitality into the course, so students will become educated with the front of the house business within a restaurant.

    Read all 19 answers

  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before I began attending Johnson & Wales, I wish I had known how expensive textbooks are at the campus bookstore. If I had known this, I would have ordered my books online from the very first term. I spent way too much money on my textbooks the first term.

    Read all 15 answers

  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Hard working and business oriented students are the best for this type of enviorment.

    Read all 15 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The small amount of people in classes and the help we get from the teachers and tuitors.

    Read all 13 answers

  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is the size. We are smaller than most schools and I like to meet new people. By the end of my time here at Johnson and Wales I feel like I will know everyone well.

    Read all 9 answers

Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

2,101

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

63%

Out-Of-State

36%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

51%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
43%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
38%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte receive some sort of financial aid. 63% were awarded federal grants. While 96% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,396

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$13,242

Room and Board

45,138

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,411
$30 - $48K
$23,405
$48 - $75K
$25,923
$75 - $110K
$28,859
$110K & UP
$31,299

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