Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,262
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 82.34%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.2% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 32.7%
Black: 45.2%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Black: 45.2%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.2%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,561
In-State tuition: $36,274Out-of-State tuition: $36,274
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,408 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,058 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,058 (2022)
Average Family Income: $67,993 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,456 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 57.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 85.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $25,606 |
| $30k-48k | $24,694 |
| $48k-75k | $26,364 |
| $75k-110k | $29,015 |
| $110k+ | $31,718 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 31%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,666 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,991 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $32,958 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,134 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 324 | $14,745 | $150 | $26,161 ($2,180) | $33,280 ($2,773) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 88 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,120 ($2,677) | $37,900 ($3,158) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | $28,090 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 32 | $27,000 | $277 | $30,570 ($2,548) | $43,253 ($3,604) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,744 ($3,229) | $48,362 ($4,030) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | $27,000 | $278 | $48,856 ($4,071) | $62,088 ($5,174) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 40 | $25,500 | $266 | $31,159 ($2,597) | $38,456 ($3,205) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 21 | $26,175 | $273 | $33,311 ($2,776) | $43,064 ($3,589) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | $26,675 | $277 | $41,783 ($3,482) | $49,290 ($4,108) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,001 ($2,750) | $43,692 ($3,641) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $85,626Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,886,458 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,107,345 (2022)