Johnson & Wales University

Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a private university with its main campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded as a business school in 1914 by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales, JWU enrolled 7,357 students across its campuses in the fall of 2020. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

"JWU" redirects here. For the Japanese university, see Japan Women's University.
Johnson & Wales University
Former names
Johnson & Wales Business School (1914–1988)
MottoThe Wildcat Way; Pride, Courage, Character and Community
TypePrivate university
Established1914 (1914)
Endowment$263.78 million (2015)
ChancellorMim L. Runey
Students7,357 total
5,676 (Providence Campus Fall 2020)
1,681 (Charlotte Campus 2018–2019)
Undergraduates6,801 total
5,120 (Providence Campus Fall 2020)
1,681 (Charlotte Campus 2018–2019)
Postgraduates556 (Providence Campus Fall 2020)
N/A for Charlotte Campus
Location
,
United States

41.819953°N 71.412805°W / 41.819953; -71.412805 (Providence campus)
CampusUrban, 176 acres (0.71 km2)
ColorsBlue & Gold
   
NicknameWildcats
Sporting affiliations
  • NCAA Division III – GNAC (Providence)
  • USCAA – Independent (Charlotte)
  • NEISA
Websitewww.jwu.edu
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