Charlotte, NC
Admission is not highly competitive: about 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 75% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,534 | 2,988 | 428 | 85% |
| 2020 | 3,920 | 3,225 | 483 | 82% |
| 2021 | 4,480 | 3,689 | 421 | 82% |
| 2022 | 4,727 | 3,466 | 389 | 73% |
| 2023 | 4,677 | 3,521 | 432 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,480 of 3,185 women and 1,039 of 1,488 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,521 of 4,677 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
4,677 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 432 enrolled.
No. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 75% — it has become more selective.