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Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements

SAT Range880 to 1130

ACT Range16 to 23

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate79.9%

Because JWU Charlotte is test optional and most applicants do not submit scores, a test score is a choice, not a requirement. If you do submit, make it purposeful: aim near the top of the range, around 1130 SAT or 23 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte facts and stats

Quick Facts

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte enrolls 1,184 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. JWU Charlotte has a 6-year graduation rate of 34%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Undergrad Enrollment1,184

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate34%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at JWU Charlotte?

Key Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 17

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026

Registration deadline: November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027

Registration deadline: February 19, 2027

ACT test dates

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

February 27, 2027

Registration deadline: January 22, 2027

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional JWU Charlotte, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall can be used for retakes and superscoring. For the November 17 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test date likely to have scores back in time.

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What you'll actually pay

JWU Charlotte is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $41,982. With 90% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $20,690, scholarships and grants can play a significant role in planning your costs.

Out-of-State Tuition$41,982

Tuition and Fees$41,982

Room and Board$16,300

Average Merit Award$20,690

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid90%

Average Aid Package$31,280

Average Debt at Grad$35,491

Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte’s estimated cost of attendance is about $58,282, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 90% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $31,280. Merit awards average $20,690, which can significantly reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,491.