Providence, RI
Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 54% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 85 | 35 | 19 | 41% |
| 2020 | 211 | 77 | 43 | 36% |
| 2021 | 275 | 125 | 79 | 45% |
| 2022 | 400 | 270 | 175 | 68% |
| 2023 | 446 | 242 | 155 | 54% |
Fall 2023 applicants
145 of 278 women and 91 of 161 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Required |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Johnson & Wales University-Online has an acceptance rate of 54% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 242 of 446 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
446 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 155 enrolled.
No. Johnson & Wales University-Online is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 41% to 54% — it has become less selective.