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Johnson & Wales University-Online

#2113 in US ranking Providence, RI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,723
Tuition & fees
$13,365
Avg. aid
$6,049
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%

Outcomes

Median salary
$42,538
1 yr after graduation

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

JWU's ceremonies and student events provide opportunities for connection, but Johnson & Wales University-Online does not have a separate campus calendar of established traditions that every remote student attends. University-wide commencement is a meaningful milestone; participation details, venue, and eligibility depend on the graduation cycle.

Campus calendars may also include orientation, academic talks, employer activities, and student programming. Their value to an online student depends on whether an event is streamed, held at an accessible time, or requires travel. Applicants hoping for regular social programming should examine the current online-student and Providence event calendars separately rather than assuming that every campus tradition has a virtual equivalent.

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

Johnson & Wales University-Online is not a residential campus program. Online students generally arrange their own housing and meals wherever they live; Providence residence halls and dining options should not be assumed to come with online enrollment.

JWU does have campus housing and dining arrangements for eligible in-person students, governed by campus-specific applications, availability, and policies. An online student considering a move to Providence should ask housing staff whether their enrollment status qualifies them to apply before budgeting for a residence hall or meal plan. Students studying remotely should instead include their actual local housing and food expenses in their personal cost-of-attendance plan.

Johnson & Wales University-Online Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Johnson & Wales University-Online Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

No

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-Online Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Johnson & Wales University-Online 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.