Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Charlotte, NC • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,220 • Total: 1,220

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Academic Center, 801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC
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Website

https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/charlotte/

Region

Southeast

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 447 (36.6%) • Female: 773 (63.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	23	1.9%
Black/African American	527	43.2%
Hispanic/Latino	148	12.1%
White	414	33.9%
Two or More Races	20	1.6%
International	23	1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

3,521 admitted from 4,677 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 460-600
Math: 460-540
Total: 920-1140

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

16-22

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/16/2025
RD:	03/01/2026

Special Notes

Early Action is a non-binding application program open to all applicants (first year and transfer).

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

66.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

29.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

64.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$52,192

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $39,792

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$11,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$24,385
$30,001-48,000	$27,441
$48,001-75,000	$30,472
$75,001-110,000	$31,188
$110,001+	$33,744

Students Receiving Pell Grants

99%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$29,481

🏈 Athletics

Conference

Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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