Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admitted 75% of 4,677 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1140 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 34% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- January 3, 2027
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,010 a year. After grants, students paid $29,481 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s acceptance rate?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte admitted 75% of applicants: 3,521 of 4,677 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due January 3, 2027, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1140, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional essay, any length from five words to five paragraphs). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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