Johnson & Wales University - North Miami Admissions

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Updated October 04, 2017

Johnson & Wales University - North Miami Admissions Overview:

Admissions at Johnson & Wales - North Miami are largely open--just over three-quarters of applicants were admitted in 2016. In general, successful applicants have good grades, a varied academic background, and an overall impressive application. For more information about the application process, feel free to get in touch with the admissions office, and be sure to check out the school's website for updates and deadlines.

Admissions Data (2016):

Johnson & Wales University - North Miami Description:

Johnson & Wales University is a career-centered university with four campuses in the United States -- Providence, Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North Carolina. The campus at North Miami is divided into four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Hospitality, Business, and Culinary Arts. Students can choose from over 20 majors: popular choices include Criminal Justice, Parks and Rec Management, and Foodservice Administration. Academics are supported by a 25 to 1 student / faculty ratio. JWU also has an active study-abroad program; students can study at colleges around the world, and there any many programs (and places!) to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students can join over 30 clubs and organizations, including academic honor societies, arts clubs, and recreational groups. On the athletic front, the JWU Miami Wildcats compete in the National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) within the Sun Conference. Popular sports include golf, soccer, basketball, and track.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 1,561 (all undergraduate)
  • Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
  • 92% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $30,746
  • Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $12,936
  • Other Expenses: $2,000
  • Total Cost: $47,182

Johnson & Wales University - North Miami Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 92%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $19,491
    • Loans: $7,298

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Foodservice Administration, Parks and Recreation Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 70%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 1%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 27%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 36%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track, Cross Country
  • Women's Sports: Golf, Soccer, Track, Basketball, Cross Country

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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