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Johnson & Wales University - Providence

Johnson & Wales University - Providence
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903-3703

Official telephone: (401) 598-1000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 342-5598
Fax number: (401) 598-2948
Website: www.jwu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2017 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Amy Podbelski,
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Contacting the office: 401 598-2310
401 598-2948 (fax)
pvd@admissions.jwu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 15%
Application fee: (may be waived if filed online)
Are refunds available on the application fee? yes
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Rank in top three-quarters of secondary school class recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: SAT I
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: English literature and mathematics I
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.16
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 29%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent on a rolling basis beginning November 1.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 11,971
Number of applicants offered admission: 9,807 (82%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,006 (20%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 87%
Tuition deposit amount: $300, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 2 year

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