Johnson & Wales University-Online

Providence, Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University-Online is a private institution in Providence, Rhode Island recognized by Abound as one of its Best Online Colleges. The school serves a significant population of adult learners, with more than 1,400 undergraduates over the age of 25, and offers online coursework designed to support students balancing education with work and other responsibilities.

Overview

School Type

Website: online.jwu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,470 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:510
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,388
  • Pell Grant students:656
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,980
  • Part-time students
    74%
  • Students over 25 years old
    70%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$495
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,265
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)

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  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Social Sciences(2)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(16)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:43%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:30%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
33 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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