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Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (Closed 2020)

2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513

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School Overview

Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate of Arts Colleges

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

4 or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private, non-profit

Public

Total Faculty

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129 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment

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1,608 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

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23:1

# Full-Time Students

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637 students

# Part-Time Students

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971 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate

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314 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

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611 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students

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158 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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971 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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61 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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476 students

% Asian

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% Hispanic

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13%

% Black

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21%

% White

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47%

% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

100%

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0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2016)
Year	Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk	Virginia
2016	0.00	0.59
2015	1.00	0.58
2014	1.00	0.58

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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41%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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26%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

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77%

Median Debt for Graduates

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$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,500

Acceptance Rate

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59%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Johnson & Wales University is a world-class university, where students have an opportunity to pursue a career education in business, hospitality, culinary arts, or technology. Scores of majors and degree programs are offered at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. Johnson & Wales University was founded as a business school in 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales. From its origins as a school devoted to business education, Johnson & Wales grew first to a junior college, then to a senior college, and ultimately to university status. Johnson & Wales' six campuses are located in Providence, Rhode Island, Charleston, South Carolina, Norfolk, Virginia, North Miami, Florida, Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1987, our Norfolk campus is located in the heart of the Hampton Roads. This coastal Virginian city offers students the fun-filled Waterside Marketplace, beautiful Town Point Park and many spectacular beaches. There are also annual free outdoor concerts, dances and festivals for all to enjoy. Johnson & Wales University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEAS&C), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 60%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.