Johnson & Wales University-North Miami

1701 NE 127th St
Miami, FL 33181
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  • At Johnson & Wales University, we prepare you for success?both personal and professional. Since 1914, our unique approach of combining academics and practical skills with relevant work experiences and community service has made JWU a recognized leader in career education. The mission of Johnson & Wales University is to empower its diverse student body to succeed in today's dynamic world by integrating general education, professional skills and career-focused education. To this end, the university employs its faculty, services, curricula and facilities to equip students with the conceptual and practical tools required to become contributing members of society.
School Highlights
  • Johnson & Wales University-North Miami serves 1,904 students (97% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • Johnson & Wales University-North Miami is one of 18 community colleges within Miami-dade County, FL.
  • The nearest community college to Johnson & Wales University-North Miami is Everest Institute-North Miami (4.2 miles away).

Top Placements

Johnson & Wales University-North Miami places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Johnson & Wales University-North Miami(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty74 staff37 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Johnson & Wales University-North Miami has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Johnson & Wales University-North Miami diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,904 students1,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:138:1
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# Full-Time Students1,855 students487 students
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# Part-Time Students49 students655 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-184
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
23%
24%
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% Black
19%
17%
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% White
18%
69%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
15%
2%
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% Unknown races
22%
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Diversity Score0.810.60
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,800$30,300
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $28,539 is more than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$28,539$15,054
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid99%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$27,000$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,980$6,334
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Acceptance Rate70%86%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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  • Everest Institute-North Miami
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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 1,904 students
  • Private-state tuition: $28,539
  • Acceptance Rate: 70%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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