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Johnson & Wales University
Providence, R.I.
The JWU
Pledge
* For transfer students who have completed at least 24 college credits, we will use the college GPA to determine eligibility. The JWU Pledge covers up to 100% of eligible undergraduate students’ tuition, including grants, scholarships and aid from federal, state and institutional sources. The grant and scholarship packages referenced below will not include loans, however any loan eligibility can be used to help cover housing and meal costs.
up to $80,000 and Pell grant eligible (verified by FAFSA)
between $80,001-$200,000 (verified by FAFSA)
REAL We’re for
Our Reimagining Experiential & Applied Learning (REAL) approach to education brings experiential learning into every single course you take at JWU.
Instead of traditional lectures, you’ll learn through active lessons that can include field work, simulations, labs, field trips and more. You’ll take part in exciting, real-world learning opportunities that truly prepare you for your chosen field.
Providence has earned its nickname of “The Creative Capital” for its dynamic art scene — our Downcity Campus puts you in the center of it all. Steps from campus, you can explore the historic streets, unique shops, renowned restaurants, cozy cafés and live entertainment venues that surround JWU.
For ocean views and greenspace, take a quick shuttle ride to Harborside Campus, which is home to our athletic facilities, College of Food Innovation & Technology and several residence halls.
New York City 3-hours
Boston 1-hour
Creative Capital Living in the
Providence
Apply How to
Complete the free JWU application or apply through the Common Application and submit your high school transcripts. JWU does not require an essay or test scores, but we do encourage you to submit them if you have them!
Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
• Early Action 1 (EA1): November 16
• Early Action 2 (EA2): January 4
• Regular: March 1
• Transfer Priority: April 12
• Rolling: through July 15
More than 98% of on-campus students receive institutional aid, and you’ll need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. Go to fafsa.gov and use JWU’s school code, 003404.
Learn more about applying at apply.jwu.edu.
Study Areas of
Accounting
Animal Science
Equine Science
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Baking & Pastry Arts
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Biology
Business Administration
Business Studies
Computer Science
3-year and 4-year degree options
Criminal Justice
3-year and 4-year degree options
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Science & Product
Development
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Design
Graphic Design
Product Design
Web Design
3-year and 4-year degree options
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Entrepreneurship
Exercise and Sports Science
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
Health Science
Health Science/Nursing 4+1
Healthcare Administration
Hospitality Management
Food and Beverage
Hotel and Resort
Sustainable Tourism
3-year and 4-year degree options
Liberal Studies
Marketing & Advertising
Media & Communication
Psychology
Public Health
Public Health/Nursing 4+1
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
Undeclared
Business Explorations
University Explorations
In 2024, JWU became one of the first institutions in the nation to offer 3-year, 90-96-credit bachelor’s degree programs. Learn more jwu.edu/3year.