About JWU
Founded in 1914 by pioneering educators Mary Wales and Gertrude Johnson, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has prepared students for successful careers through hands-on, career-focused education for more than 110 years.
Where Bold Beginnings Lead to Bright Futures
Today, JWU is recognized for excellence in culinary, hospitality, business, health, arts and sciences, and food innovation. More than 8,000 students learn on our campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina or through flexible online programs.
Experiential education is the foundation of a JWU education. Through internships, industry partnerships, labs and real-world projects, students graduate ready to lead, innovate and succeed. Graduates join a powerful global alumni network, connecting them to industry leaders and entrepreneurs in more than 130 countries.
8,188
Total Students
100%
Students Participated in Experiential Education
92.3%
Career Outcomes Rate
99% On-Campus students receive aid
95
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
Real-World Tested and Ready to Lead
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe that learning by doing is one of the most effective and high-impact ways to learn — which is why experiential learning has been woven into all aspects of our education, in and out of the classroom, for more than 110 years. From collecting and analyzing data through research and fieldwork to volunteering with companies and events related to your field of study, JWU’s approach to experiential education puts students on a path to success.
Accreditation
Johnson & Wales University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (the “Commission”; formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.). This accreditation encompasses the university’s campuses in Providence, Rhode Island; and Charlotte, North Carolina, and its online programs.
Inclusive Community
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe that a welcoming, inclusive community is essential to student success, innovation and academic excellence.
Johnson & Wales —
A Brief History
Johnson & Wales has grown from a small Providence business school into a multi-college university recognized nationally for culinary arts, hospitality, business, healthcare and the arts and sciences. Through key accreditation milestones, strategic campus expansions and consolidations, and innovative program planning, JWU has continually reshaped itself to strengthen its academic offerings and better serve students.
