# Johnson & Wales University-Providence: SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/johnson-and-wales-university-providence --- ## Johnson & Wales University-Providence SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Providence, RI · Private non-profit · Master's university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 890–1160 · Range midpoint ~1030 Acceptance rate: 88% Enrollment: 3,868 ACT middle 50%: 22–27 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Johnson & Wales University-Providence compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #185 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #6 of 6 in RI. - Its 88% acceptance rate is more selective than 13% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($43,418) are $19,648 below the $63,066 median across that pool. National SAT rank: #185 of 197 SAT rank in RI: #6 of 6 More selective than: 13% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$19,648 ### What the numbers say about Johnson & Wales University-Providence - The reported middle 50% spans 270 points, from 890 to 1160. A planning score near or above 1200 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 88% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $43,418 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1030 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1030) [Plan for a 1200](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1200-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $42,419 Tuition (out-of-state): $42,419 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,418 4-year completion rate (150% time): 55% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **890** and **1160**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1200 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1160 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1030 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **890 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1160 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 890–1150 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 890 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to Johnson & Wales University-Providence's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Kean University](https://1600.now/college/kean-university) | Union, NJ | 930–1150 | 76% | | [Pennsylvania Western University](https://1600.now/college/pennsylvania-western-university) | California, PA | 940–1140 | 94% | | [Roosevelt University](https://1600.now/college/roosevelt-university) | Chicago, IL | 900–1180 | 97% | | [Brevard College](https://1600.now/college/brevard-college) | Brevard, NC | 870–1220 | 42% | | [Northern Kentucky University](https://1600.now/college/northern-kentucky-university) | Highland Heights, KY | 950–1150 | 68% | | [Grand Canyon University](https://1600.now/college/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% | ### Questions about Johnson & Wales University-Providence #### What SAT score do I need for Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 890–1160, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1200 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is Johnson & Wales University-Providence's acceptance rate? Johnson & Wales University-Providence's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 88%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Historical published tuition is approximately $42,419 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is Johnson & Wales University-Providence test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Johnson & Wales University-Providence's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence](https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/providence/)