Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Private Nonprofit

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75.3%
Acceptance Rate
1010
Median SAT
$43,418
Median Earnings
4,677
Applicants

Acceptance Rate Trend

Down 10.4 percentage points since 2018

Applications & Admissions

Yield Rate Trend

Percentage of admitted students who enroll

Most Popular Majors (2023)

Degrees awarded in latest year

Major Popularity Over Time

How top majors have grown or declined

Earnings by Major

This school vs. national range (2yr after graduation)

Accounting and Related Service... $46,254
$9,706 $106,421
Marketing $39,009
$9,706 $106,421
Business Administration, Manag... $37,054
$9,706 $106,421
Hospitality Administration/Man... $36,275
$9,706 $106,421
Specialized Sales, Merchandisi... $35,849
$9,706 $106,421
Entrepreneurial and Small Busi... $34,704
$9,706 $106,421
Parks, Recreation and Leisure ... $34,153
$9,706 $106,421
Foods, Nutrition, and Related ... $32,707
$9,706 $106,421
This school National avg

Historical Admissions Data

Each row shows the admissions cycle for that academic year. Applicants is the total number of students who applied for freshman admission. Admitted shows how many received acceptance letters. Rate is the acceptance rate (admitted ÷ applicants) — lower percentages indicate more selective schools. Yield measures the percentage of admitted students who actually enrolled — a high yield (above 50%) suggests the school is a top choice for admitted students, while lower yields indicate students often choose other options. SAT shows the 25th-75th percentile range, meaning the middle 50% of enrolled students scored within this range. Data is sourced from IPEDS, the federal database where all US colleges report annually.

Year Applicants Admitted Rate Yield
2023 4,677 3,521 75.3% 12.3%
2022 4,730 3,469 73.3% 11.3%
2021 4,480 3,689 82.3% 11.4%
2020 3,920 3,225 82.3% 15.0%
2019 3,534 2,988 84.5% 14.3%
2018 3,606 3,090 85.7% 15.8%
2017 4,167 3,506 84.1% 16.3%
2016 5,658 4,625 81.7% 14.2%
2015 4,537 3,287 72.5% 19.5%

Graduate Outcomes

Median Earnings (10 years)
$43,418
Median Earnings (6 years)
$35,802
Median Debt
$26,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
52.1%

Tuition & Costs (2023)

Tuition
$34,376
Fees
$360
Room & Board
$13,908
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,644

What You'll Actually Pay

Net price after grants/scholarships by family income

$0-30k income $24,385
$30-48k income $27,441
$48-75k income $30,472
$75-110k income $31,188
$110k+ income $33,744

Popular Majors

  • 1 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
  • 2 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • 3 Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • 4 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
  • 5 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Highest Earning Majors

  • Accounting and Related Services $46,254
  • Marketing $39,009
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations $37,054
  • Hospitality Administration/Management $36,275
  • Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations $35,849

Student Demographics (2023)

Total Enrollment 1,128
International 2%
Women 64%
Race/Ethnicity
Black 43%
White 34%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%

Financial Aid (2023)

Grants are free money; loans must be repaid

Receive Grants 99%
Avg: $24,614 free money/year
Pell Grant Recipients 52%
Federal aid for <$60k income families
Have Federal Loans 81%
Avg: $6,966
School's Own Grants 100%
Avg: $21,331 from school funds