Hands-on, career-focused education made affordable.
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, R.I.
Welcome JWU to
Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 4,000 students at its campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
An innovative educational leader, JWU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, business, design, food innovation, health and hospitality.
JWU’s unique model provides students with personalized attention, experiential learning, academic expertise and industry connections that inspire professional success and personal growth. Our impact is global, with alumni in 125 countries pursuing careers worldwide.
The
JWU Pledge
Beginning in Fall 2025, the JWU Pledge will cover up to 100% of eligible undergraduate students’ tuition, building upon our existing efforts to make a college education more affordable and accessible. This program includes grants, scholarships and aid from federal, state and institutional sources to cover the cost of tuition.
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for the JWU Pledge. Our Student Financial Services team determines if you are eligible based on your family’s verified income on your FAFSA.
Our FAFSA school code is 003404.
Learn more about the JWU Pledge and eligibility requirements at jwu.edu/thepledge.
JWU Pledge Eligibility
Income up to $80,000 and Pell Eligible (according by FAFSA ) 3.2 Connecticut
Income between $80,001-$200,000 (according by FAFSA) 3.2 Connecticut
* For transfer students who have completed at least 24 college credits, we will use the college GPA to determine eligibility.
The JWU Pledge covers tuition only and is determined by your family’s income listed on your FAFSA. This does not include lab or other fees, supplies, books or room and meal plans.
The packages referenced above will not include loans, however any loan eligibility can be used to help cover housing and meal costs.
Major Breakthroughs
Industry-responsive areas of focus
JOHN HAZEN WHITE
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Animal Science
Biology
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice –Three-Year Degree*
Data Analytics
Equine Studies
Liberal Studies
Media & Communication
Psychology
Undeclared: University
Explorations
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Studies
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Merchandising & Retailing
Finance
Marketing & Advertising
Undeclared: Business Explorations
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Computer Science
Computer Science –Three-Year Degree*
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing & Social Media
Graphic Design
Graphic Design –Three-Year Degree*
ACADEMICS
COLLEGE OF FOOD INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Baking & Pastry Arts
Culinary Arts
Culinary Nutrition
Culinary Science & Product Development
Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dietetics and Applied Nutrition
Exercise and Sports Science
Health Science
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Baking & Pastry Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Industry Management
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Management –Three-Year Degree*
Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management
* New Three-Year Degree options beginning in Fall 2025
jwu.edu/3year