Admissions, Cost & Aid

How to Apply

Students must apply via the Dietetic Centralized Application Process (DICAS). Be prepared with the following information to complete the application:

1. Transcripts from all accredited universities attended
2. A minimum of three letters of recommendation.
3. Personal Statement (maximum of 1500 words)
4. Résumé or CV

Upon being selected as a finalist for the program, students must complete an in-person or virtual interview to assess interpersonal and communication skills, as well as overall commitment to the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Fall 2027 Deadlines

• December 1, 2026: Priority Application
• July 15, 2027: For Applicants with Signed DPD Verification Statements

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Admission Criteria

You must have earned one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from a regionally accredited institution with a overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 and a signed verification statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), OR
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and successful completion of the following prerequisites with a minimum grade of “B” for Introduction to Nutrition course and a minimum grade of “C” for all other courses and an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0:
• Anatomy and/or Physiology with laboratory
• General Chemistry with laboratory
• Organic Chemistry with or without laboratory
• General Biology with or without laboratory
• Introduction to Nutrition / Human Nutrition course
• Microbiology with laboratory
• Biochemistry with or without laboratory
• Statistics
• SERV Safe Foodservice Certification

2026-27 Tuition

• Per 3-credit course: $2,526*
• Student Activities Fee: $25 per semester

Students who have earned a signed verification statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) must take 48 graduate credits; those without a DPD verification statement will need to take 54 graduate credits.

Additional Estimated Expenses:

• DICAS application fee: At least $50 (DICAS charges $50 for the first program and $25 for each additional program)
• Laptop with speakers or a headset, microphone and webcam: $1,000 (first year)
• Annual Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics student membership: $58
• Physical examination: Varies
• Drug testing & background check: $100 (first and second year)
• Flu shot for current season: As needed
• Any additional site screenings as needed
• Lab or chef coat, scrubs, hair coverings, apron, closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles: $140-$260, first year average
• Books and supplies: $1,300
• Eatright Prep Study Materials: $299 (6-month subscription)
• Jean Inman study materials: $385 (second year)

*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Outstanding full-time applicants will be considered for the Dean’s Scholarship, which offers up to $4,000 per academic year for full-time study. Enrolled students who did not receive the scholarship as incoming students will be eligible for consideration in their second year, provided they maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the end of their first year as full-time students. For students awarded multiple university scholarships or grants, the scholarship with the highest value will be applied to their program.

JWU Alumni may be eligible to receive a 25% tuition discount through the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship.