Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Technical college · Charlotte, NC · 1,184 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
880–1130
ACT (middle 50%)
16–23
Average net price
$26,258
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$59,382
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
39%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 880 and 1130 on the SAT. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 880, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–23.
The latest federal data says Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $59,382 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,258 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $44,581 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$44,581
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$44,581
- Room & board$15,064
- Total cost of attendance$59,382
- Average net price after grants$26,258
Popular majors
Culinary & Personal Services, Family & Consumer Sciences, Business.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte FAQ
- What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 880–1130. Aim for 1130 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–23.
- Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte cost?
- About $59,382 a year before aid; $26,258 on average after grants.
- What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's FAFSA school code?
- 003404. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte receives your information.
- What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's graduation rate?
- 39% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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