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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Private · 1,184 undergrads

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admits 80% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?

80% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 880–1130 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,105 applied, 3,279 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost?

$26,258 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $59,382.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$23,697
$30,000–$48,000$23,588
$48,000–$75,000$24,639
$75,000–$110,000$27,754
over $110,000$33,666

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's fall 2027 rule yet. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's site

What it's like

1,184
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Charlotte, NC.
72%
of first-years come back for year two.
23%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$53.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is on

Easiest to get into in North CarolinaColleges for a 1000 SATColleges for a 900 SATColleges for a 20 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate?
80% for fall 2024: 3,279 of 4,105 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880 to 1130 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $24,639 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $59,382.
What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 23% within four (IPEDS).