Johnson & Wales University-Florida Campus
Location and Contact Information
1701 NE 127th StNorth Miami, FL 33181
USA
Main Tel: (305) 892-7000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Johnson & Wales University, also known as JWU, is a coeducational, career-oriented university which was established as a business school in 1914. It has acquired a reputation as “America’s Career University.” The Florida campus of JWU is currently spread over an area of 25 acres and is steadily expanding. JWU has students from about 50 states and over 40 countries which results in a lively, multi-cultural environment. Like the other campuses of JWU, the Florida campus has the following three primary academic divisions:
- College of Business
- College of Culinary Arts
- Hospitality College
Students are required to complete three courses in career management before they graduate. These courses include Introduction to Career Planning, Career Management, and Career Management Capstone. The North Miami campus of Johnson & Wales University has 25 organizations and clubs including fraternities and sororities.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in hospitality, cooking and culinary arts, and family and social work.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,214 |
| Room and board | $ 8,274 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid
Johnson & Wales Florida participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $11,873 |
| Institutional Grant | 96% | $8,621 |
| Federal Grant | 57% | $4,186 |
| Pell Grant | 55% | $3,481 |
| Other Federal Grant | 57% | $794 |
| State or Local Grant | 35% | $2,101 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 92% | $7,954 |
| Federal Loan | 92% | $6,119 |
| Other Loan | 17% | $10,185 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Johnson & Wales University-Florida Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 3,633 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Pomona, CA | 21,190 |
| 3 | Brigham Young University-Hawaii | Laie, HI | 2,424 |
| 4 | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | Cheyney, PA | 1,488 |
| 5 | Kapiolani Community College | Honolulu, HI | 8,221 |
| 6 | University of Houston | Houston, TX | 36,104 |
| 7 | Northwood University-Florida Education Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 773 |
| 8 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | 38,759 |
| 9 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 15,540 |
| 10 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | 8,293 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 399 | 11 |
| Bachelor | 267 | 11 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 60 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,918 in 2009-2010 (2,049 full-time equivalent).
About 40% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 60% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 90% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 60% Women 70% All 66%
Room and Board
Johnson & Wales Florida provides on-campus housing for 913 of its 2,049 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
International Study
About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Fashion Merchandising
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Tourism Promotion Operations
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration