School Overview
Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
129 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
n/a
2,063 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
843 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,220 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
20%
% White
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
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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