Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO
Website: www1.jwu.edu/denver/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 81% of 2,319 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.19
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 74%
- Average Freshman Award
- $25,367
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Quarter
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 52
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 54% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 10% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
Campus Life
- Denver Population
- 634,265
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 47% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Wildcat
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
9.2% Black/African-American
19.0% Hispanic/Latino
8.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
54.7% White
6.6% Unknown - International Students
- 1.4%
- First-Year Students Returning
- 74.8%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | Not reported |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 7150 Montview Boulevard
- City, State, Zip
- Denver, CO 80220
- Phone
- (303) 256-9311
- Fax
- (303) 256-9333
- den@admissions.jwu.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- Not reported
- Accept Offer of Admission
- Not reported
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | ||||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 81% of 2,319 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 82% of 1,603 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 78% of 716 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 454 (24%) of 1,883 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 275 (21%) of 1,321 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 179 (32%) of 562 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.19
- 3.75 and Above
- 15%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 14%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 13%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 20%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 25%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- Not reported
- Score of 30 - 36
- Not reported
- Score of 24 - 29
- Not reported
- Score of 18 - 23
- Not reported
- Score of 12 - 17
- Not reported
- Score of 6 - 11
- Not reported
- Score of 5 or Below
- Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- Not available
- Tuition and Fees
- Not reported
- Room and Board
- Not reported
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003404 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 325 (95.3%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 281 (86.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 281 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 48 (17.1%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 74%
- Average Award
- $25,367
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 250 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,346
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 250 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,393
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 278 (98.9%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 39 (11.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,224
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,191 (97.1%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 943 (79.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 942 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 156 (16.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 72%
- Average Award
- $22,575
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 831 (88.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,763
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 798 (84.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,626
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 868 (92.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 212 (17.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,937
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership, Memberships
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Quarter
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Family and consumer sciences, Business/marketing, Personal and culinary services
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 52
- Part-Time Faculty
- 75
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- Not reported
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 54% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 10% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Denver Population
- 634,265
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
Weather
- Temperature
- Rain
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- Nearest Train Station
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 47% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 53%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Not available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Not offered
- Personal Counseling
- Not offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Mascot
- Wildcat
- School Colors
- Red and yellow
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Golf | x | |||
Soccer | x | |||
Tennis | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Cheerleading | x | |
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Tennis | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Cheerleading | x | |
Golf | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Tennis | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- drama theatre, student newspaper
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,356
- Women
- 804 (59.3%)
- Men
- 552 (40.7%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,227
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
9.2% Black/African-American
19.0% Hispanic/Latino
8.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
54.7% White
6.6% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.4%
- Average Age
- 22
- All Graduate Students
- 32
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 74.8%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 53.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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