Johnson & Wales University-Providence

    Providence, RI · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    890–1160
    Median ~1030
    Acceptance rate
    88%
    Enrollment
    3,868
    ACT middle 50%
    22–27

    How Johnson & Wales University-Providence compares

    • The ~1030 SAT midpoint ranks #181 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #6 of 6 in RI.
    • Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 13% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($43,418) are $19,648 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #181 of 197
    SAT rank in RI
    #6 of 6
    More selective than
    13% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$19,648

    What the numbers say about Johnson & Wales University-Providence

    • The reported middle 50% spans 270 points, from 890 to 1160. A planning score near or above 1200 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $43,418 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1030 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $42,419
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $42,419
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $43,418
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    55%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 890 and 1160. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1200 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1030 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 890 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1160

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    890–1150

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 890

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Johnson & Wales University-Providence's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%
    Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL770–123098%
    Kean UniversityUnion, NJ930–115076%
    University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR960–121059%
    Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX800–116039%
    Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA990–113088%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

    Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 890–1160, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1200 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate?

    Johnson & Wales University-Providence's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 88%.

    How much does it cost to attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence?

    Published tuition is approximately $42,419 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Johnson & Wales University-Providence's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence