More selective than 31% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1130 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 450–570 | 430–560 | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 460–600 | 460–540 | 16–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
| 43 | Western Carolina University | 82% | 60% | $13,315 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admissions questions
What is the Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte acceptance rate?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,521 of 4,677 applicants were admitted.
Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte require the SAT or ACT?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
The middle 50% of Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte enrolled first-year students scored 880–1130 on the SAT and 16–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (432 of 3,521).
Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte getting harder to get into?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte overview