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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

#1729 in US ranking Charlotte, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$59,382
Tuition & fees
$41,982
Avg. aid
$27,228
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
880–1130
ACT range
16–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$42,538
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

Charlotte campus events give students opportunities to connect outside scheduled classes, including welcome activities, student-organization programming, athletics events, and career-related gatherings. Their dates and formats are set by the current campus calendar rather than by a fixed list that applies every year.

For a prospective student, the distinction matters: a career fair may offer employer contacts, while an organization event is primarily a way to meet other students. Applicants hoping to experience a particular event should check the Charlotte calendar for the term they would attend instead of assuming a tradition held at another Johnson & Wales campus takes place in Charlotte.

What are the student housing and dining options at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offers college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining options. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed room, so admitted students should review eligibility, application steps, contract terms, and deadlines before making travel or off-campus plans.

Reported housing features include high-speed internet access and electronically controlled entrances. Students comparing residence options should check the room type, what furnishings are included, meal-plan rules, and the length of the housing agreement. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare transportation and food costs as well as rent; those expenses may differ substantially from a residential student's budget.

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Campus size
13 acres

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Johnson & Wales University Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.