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Johnson & Wales University-Providence Computer Science Programs

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, RI. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence Rankings

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 6	State — Rhode Island
Overall Quality	#39 of 58	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#508 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Get in touch with Johnson & Wales University-Providence are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903-3703
Phone:	4015981000
Website:	www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/
Admissions:	www.jwu.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid:	safs.jwu.edu/student-financial-services.html

How Do I Get Into Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

You can apply to Johnson & Wales University-Providence online at: https://apply.jwu.edu/?_ga=2.129878860.1144428041.1661956580-1253747645.1659483415

Johnson & Wales University-Providence is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Johnson & Wales University-Providence

This is what Johnson & Wales University-Providence requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1160. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence ranged between 22 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Johnson & Wales University-Providence vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,846	2,432	86%
Women	4,974	4,484	90%

Can I Afford Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

The average net price after aid at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is $32,478. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$41,782
In-State Fees	$200
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,782
Out-of-State Fees	$200
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$41,982
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,982

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence receive some form of financial aid (1,051 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,107 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,811.

Student Loan Debt

72% of Johnson & Wales University-Providence undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,763 per year.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 466 students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University-Providence. Johnson & Wales University-Providence is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,913 undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson & Wales University-Providence undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	144
Black or African American	430
Hispanic	661
White	2,281
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	129
Non-Resident	113

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	230
Rhode Island	162
New York	156
Connecticut	119
New Jersey	73

Additionally, approximately 2.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduate Student Diversity

420 of Johnson & Wales University-Providence’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	44
Hispanic	43
White	239
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	62

Online Learning at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,141 undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence took at least one online class — of those, 42 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 102 students took at least one online class and 21 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Johnson & Wales University-Providence, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Software and Media Applications	27	—	—	27
Computer Science	20	—	—	20
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	7	—	7
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Johnson & Wales University-Providence maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.