JWU Providence or JWU Charlotte
Which campus is right for you?
You can choose from two amazing locations at Johnson & Wales, so how do you pick?! Here’s a quick chart to help you compare.
Student Body: Providence
JWU’s flagship campus is the university’s largest: Founded in 1914, it’s home to 4,500+ undergraduate and graduate students from 47 countries and 55 states and territories.
Student Body: Charlotte
You’ll find a diverse community of students in the Queen City, where 1,140 Wildcats from 13 countries and 46 states and territories learn, live, and experience all the great things JWU has to offer.
Academics: Providence
You’ll have your choice of 50+ undergraduate majors in Providence, and you can even Design Your Own Major if you can’t decide! Plus, U.S. News & World Report ranked JWU in the Regional North’s Best Colleges, Top Performers on Social Mobility and Best Value Schools.
Academics: Charlotte
There are 20+ degrees for you to pursue in Charlotte, so whether you’re interested in food, hospitality, business, arts & sciences, or health & wellness, you’ll find what you’re looking for at JWU! Plus, U.S. News & World Report ranked JWU in Regional Colleges, South, Best Value Schools and Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Experiential Education: Providence
In 2022, 1,099 Providence Campus students gained industry experience related to their major. Of those, 77.6% received a job offer after their paid internship, and 96.5% felt more confident in career or program choice after internship.
Experiential Education: Charlotte
Here, the focus on real-world experience is just as strong. In 2022, 301 Charlotte Campus students interned. 95.3% of those students felt prepared after the completion of their internship.
Athletics: Providence
Cheer on 15 varsity athletic teams who play with the NCAA and Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
Athletics: Charlotte
The Charlotte Campus features 12 varsity athletic teams and is a member of the USCAA.
All statistics are the most current as of April 2023.