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3 PROVIDENCE, R.I. NORTH MIAMI, FLA. DENVER, COLO. CHARLOTTE, N.C. University Fact Sheet Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. The university s impact is global, with alumni from 119 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit ACCREDITATION JWU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation s oldest regional accrediting association, NEASC accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university s four campuses. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Providence, R.I.: Undergraduate degrees in College of Culinary Arts School of Engineering & Design Undergraduate and graduate degrees in College of Management (School of Business and School of Hospitality) John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences (School of Science & Liberal Arts and School of Professional Studies) School of Online Education & Continuing Education Graduate degree in Center for Physician Assistant Studies North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C.: Undergraduate degrees in College of Management (School of Business and School of Hospitality) College of Culinary Arts College of Arts & Sciences (School of Science & Liberal Arts and School of Professional Studies) MBA, MBA with Hospitality concentration (Denver Campus only) ENROLLMENT BY CAMPUS AND PROGRAM ( ) Program PVD NMI DEN CLT Online University Culinary 2, ,160 NA 5,461 Hospitality 2, ,469 Business 2, ,998 Arts & Sciences 1, NA 10 1,331 Graduate 782 NA 28 NA Engineering & Design 579 NA NA NA NA 579 9,955 1,904 1,391 2, ,744 TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ( ) Undergraduate Tuition: $28,239 Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid/tuition_fees/ for updated tuition and fee information. JWU is dedicated to making education as accessible and affordable as possible, more than doubling its allocation of institutional aid from $70 million in 2005 to $147 million for More than 93 percent of JWU students receive federal, state or institutional aid.

4 STRATEGIC PLAN JWU has a history of strategic planning. Through its current five-year plan (2017: The Centennial Plan), JWU will make an unprecedented investment in its future, strengthening its status as a recognized education leader. Through this plan, JWU is investing in faculty: JWU will provide support for faculty to realize their full potential as teacher-scholars, and maintain an environment that promotes the highest quality instruction. student engagement: JWU will provide new learning opportunities and enhanced experiences for its students. student potential: JWU will cultivate a student body with the capacity to excel in its programs while endeavoring to make its education accessible and affordable. the university s foundation: JWU will continue to make a multifaceted investment in its structural, fiscal and human assets. Visit for more information. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION JWU s educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field. Our unique education model integrates academics and professional skills, related work experiences, community and leadership opportunities and career services. Students develop academic schedules and work experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term. Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities. JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of work experience programs. In , 4,224 students gained industry experience related to their major at 1,947 sites across 50 states and 35 countries. In , 1,526 companies participated in on-campus career conferences and other industry networking events that connect students with leading companies in their field. In , 2,597 on-campus interviews were conducted across JWU s four campuses. The National Society for Experiential Education conferred its highest honor upon JWU: the 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. GLOBAL REACH JWU s diverse student body includes 1,619 international students representing 87 countries. Our top 10 international student populations represent People s Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan ROC, the Bahamas, Morocco, Turkey, India, Nepal and Panama. Johnson & Wales ranked as the 92nd overall institution and the seventh overall master s institution for the number of international students enrolled. (Source: Institute of International Education s 2013 Open Doors report) JWU ranked as the 24th overall master s institution for sending domestic students abroad to one of 40 study abroad and exchange programs in 21 countries. (Source: Institute of International Education s 2013 Open Doors report) COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT During the academic year, JWU students performed 244,683 hours of community service. Each JWU campus has been named to the national President s Community Service Honor Roll several times since its inception in This is the highest federal recognition institutions of higher education can receive for supporting community service and service-learning. JWU employs more than 2,400 people systemwide. Over the past 10 years, JWU has invested more than $324 million in construction and renovation across its four campuses. In fiscal year 2009 JWU s economic impact was $494 million. It is estimated this universitywide economic output supported the creation of more than 5,600 full-time-equivalent jobs in its four campus regions. (Source: Appleseed Inc., an independent New York City-based economic consulting firm) Campus Employers on Campus On-Campus Interviews Providence 645 1,235 North Miami Denver Charlotte Universitywide 1,526 2, DIAL-JWU ( ) All enrollment data are current as of November 2014 and updated annually.

5 Providence Campus Fact Sheet Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. The university s impact is global, with alumni from 119 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit ACCREDITATION JWU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation s oldest regional accrediting association, NEASC accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university s four campuses. STRATEGIC PLAN JWU has a history of strategic planning. Through its current five-year plan (2017: The Centennial Plan), JWU will make an unprecedented investment in its future, strengthening its status as a recognized education leader. Through this plan, JWU is investing in faculty student engagement student potential the university s foundation Visit for more information. CAMPUS FACTS The Providence Campus is the university s original campus, with a diverse student body of approximately 10,000 students. The Downcity Campus, located in the heart of Providence, is home to the College of Management, the John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering & Design, and the Center for Physician Assistant Studies. A short distance south is the Harborside Campus, home to the College of Culinary Arts. PROGRAMS OF STUDY ( ) Undergraduate degrees in the College of Culinary Arts and School of Engineering & Design. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in the College of Management, the John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences, and the School of Online Education & Continuing Education. Graduate degree in the Center for Physician Assistant Studies. Student-faculty ratio: 24:1 Gender breakdown of student population: 59.4 percent female and 40.6 percent male Student population living on campus: 45.5 percent ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM TYPE ( ) Arts & Sciences 1,085 Engineering & Design 579 Graduate 782 Culinary 2,816 American Indian, Alaska native 15 White 5,291 9,955 9,955 Business 2,081 Hospitality 2,612 ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY ( ) Asian 111 Black or African American 968 Hispanic or Latino 999 Nonresident alien 1,353 Two or more races 557 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Unknown American Ind Alaska Nat 33

6 CAMPUS FACILITIES The Providence Campus is spread across 175 acres and approximately 2,400,000 square feet of 61 buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, labs, dining halls, libraries, offices, open spaces, and internship, recreation and physical plant facilities. SUSTAINING THE ENVIRONMENT JWU has revitalized close to 100 acres of waterfront alongside the Harborside Campus through significant brownfields remediation efforts. Improvements include shoreline reconstruction, an Urban Coastal Greenway, athletic fields, and the donation of a six-acre waterfront parcel for an environmentally smart design educational and research center dedicated to the protection of Narragansett Bay and marine life. The Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence, Grace Welcome Center and Center for Physician Assistant Studies have been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for energy and material use and for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ( ) Undergraduate Tuition: $28,239 Graduate, Doctoral, Continuing Education and Online Tuition: Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid/tuition_fees/ for updated tuition and fee information. JWU is dedicated to making education as accessible and affordable as possible. For the university has allocated $147 million in institutional aid. More than 91 percent of Providence Campus students receive federal, state or institutional aid. Pell grants were awarded to 35 percent of the undergraduate students enrolled at the Providence Campus. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION JWU s educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field. Our unique education model integrates academics and professional skills, related work experiences, community and leadership opportunities and career services. Students develop academic schedules and work experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term. Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities. JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of work experience programs. In , 2,500 Providence Campus students gained industry experience related to their major. In , 645 companies participated in the on-campus career conference, allowing students to connect with leading companies in their field. In , 1,235 on-campus interviews were conducted. The National Society for Experiential Education conferred its highest honor upon JWU: the 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. GLOBAL REACH The Providence Campus has 9,955 students from 72 countries and 52 states and territories. The top five international student populations represent People s Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan ROC and India. JWU students have the opportunity to participate in one of 40 study abroad and exchange programs in 21 countries. CAMPUS RANKINGS For the last three years, Forbes magazine ranked the Providence Campus among America s Top Colleges, and in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking, the campus jumped 24 spots from 2012 to COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT During the academic year, Providence Campus students performed 154,519 hours of community service. The Providence Campus was named one of 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement in the most recent edition of The Princeton Review s Colleges with a Conscience. The Providence Campus has been named to the President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since it was established in This is the highest federal recognition institutions of higher education can receive for supporting community service and service-learning. The Providence Campus has 1,676 employees. Full-time Part-time Faculty Staff ,074 1,676 Over the past 10 years, JWU s Providence Campus has invested more than $200 million in construction and renovation DIAL-JWU ( ) All enrollment data are current as of November 2014 and updated annually.

7 North Miami Campus Fact Sheet Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. The university s impact is global, with alumni from 119 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit ACCREDITATION JWU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation s oldest regional accrediting association, NEASC accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university s four campuses. STRATEGIC PLAN JWU has a history of strategic planning. Through its current five-year plan (2017: The Centennial Plan), JWU will make an unprecedented investment in its future, strengthening its status as a recognized education leader. Through this plan, JWU is investing in faculty student engagement student potential the university s foundation Visit for more information. College of Culinary Arts: Associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts College of Management: Bachelor s degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management; Business Administration; Business Studies; Culinary Arts and Food Service Management; Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing; Hotel & Lodging Management; Management; Marketing; Restaurant, Food & Beverage Management; Sports/Entertainment/Event Management; Travel-Tourism & Hospitality Management Student-faculty ratio: 25:1 Gender breakdown of student population: 63.2 percent female and 36.8 percent male Student population living on campus: 55.0 percent ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM TYPE ( ) Arts & Sciences 166 Culinary 709 American Indian, Alaska native 1 1,904 Business 401 Hospitality 628 ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY ( ) Asian 14 CAMPUS FACTS The North Miami Campus was established in 1992 and is located in one of the world s largest business, cultural and travel destinations. Campus enrollment for stands at 1,904. PROGRAMS OF STUDY ( ) College of Arts & Sciences: Bachelor s degree in Criminal Justice Two or more races 105 Unknown 129 Nonresident alien 236 White 428 1,904 Black or African American 557 Hispanic or Latino 431 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3

8 CAMPUS FACILITIES The North Miami Campus is spread across acres and 22 buildings including seven residence halls and two primary buildings (University Center and Academic & Student Center), which house most academic programs and student services. Other buildings include the 35,000-square-foot Wildcat Center (featuring a fitness center, gymnasium and student life offices), the library and Campus Safety & Security. TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ( ) Undergraduate Tuition: $28,239 Online Tuition: Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid/ tuition_fees/ for updated tuition and fee information. JWU is dedicated to making education as accessible and affordable as possible. For the university has allocated $147 million in institutional aid. More than 94 percent of North Miami Campus students receive federal, state or institutional aid. Pell grants were awarded to 53 percent of the undergraduate students enrolled at the North Miami Campus. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION JWU s educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field. Our unique education model integrates academics and professional skills, related work experiences, community and leadership opportunities and career services. Students develop academic schedules and work experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term. Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities. JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of work experience programs. In , 543 North Miami Campus students gained industry experience related to their major. In , 260 companies participated in the on-campus career conference, allowing students to connect with leading companies in their field. In , 491 on-campus interviews were conducted. The National Society for Experiential Education conferred its highest honor upon JWU: the 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. GLOBAL REACH The North Miami Campus has 1,904 students from 56 countries and 44 states and territories. The top five international student populations represent People s Republic of China, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Russia and the Cayman Islands. JWU students have the opportunity to participate in one of 40 study abroad and exchange programs in 21 countries. The North Miami Campus has the second highest concentration (12 percent) of international students among post-secondary schools in Miami-Dade County. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT During the academic year, North Miami Campus students performed 36,916 hours of community service. The North Miami Campus has been named to the national President s Community Service Honor Roll several times since its inception in This is the highest federal recognition institutions of higher education can receive for supporting community service and service-learning. The North Miami Campus has 249 employees. Full-time Part-time Faculty Staff Over the past 10 years, JWU s North Miami Campus has invested nearly $42 million in construction and renovation JWU-FLORIDA ( ) All enrollment data are current as of November 2014 and updated annually.

9 Denver Campus Fact Sheet Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. The university s impact is global, with alumni from 119 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit ACCREDITATION JWU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation s oldest regional accrediting association, NEASC accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university s four campuses. STRATEGIC PLAN JWU has a history of strategic planning. Through its current five-year plan (2017: The Centennial Plan), JWU will make an unprecedented investment in its future, strengthening its status as a recognized education leader. Through this plan, JWU is investing in faculty student engagement student potential the university s foundation Visit for more information. College of Culinary Arts: Associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts. Bachelor s degree in Culinary Nutrition College of Management: Bachelor s degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management; Business Administration; Business Studies; Culinary Arts and Food Service Management; Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing; Hotel & Lodging Management; Restaurant, Food & Beverage Management; Sports/Entertainment/Event Management. MBA, MBA with Hospitality concentration Student-faculty ratio: 17:1 Gender breakdown of student population: 60.4 percent female and 39.6 percent male Student population living on campus: 43.2 percent ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM TYPE ( ) Culinary 776 Business 144 1,391 American Indian, Alaska native 12 Hospitality 373 ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY ( ) Arts & Sciences 70 Graduate (MBA) 28 Asian 22 Black or African American 107 CAMPUS FACTS The Denver Campus was established in 2000 as the western anchor to JWU. The campus is set on park-like acres just minutes from downtown Denver. Campus enrollment for stands at 1,391. PROGRAMS OF STUDY ( ) College of Arts & Sciences: Bachelor s degrees in Counseling Psychology, Criminal Justice, Liberal Studies, Media and Communication Studies White 796 1,391 Unknown 143 Hispanic or Latino 224 Nonresident alien 10 Two or more races 76 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1

10 CAMPUS FACILITIES The Denver Campus is spread across acres and 13 buildings including Five residence halls with more than 600 beds Five computer labs and a library Academic Center: 10 amphitheater classrooms and two flat classrooms, auditorium, bookstore, Center for Academic Support, commuter lounge and atrium with quick food service provider and coffee bar Aspen Hall: classrooms, criminal justice crime lab and mock courtroom, Health & Counseling Services, faculty and administrative offices Centennial Hall (formerly Treat Hall), a national historic landmark College of Culinary Arts: nine hot labs, microbiology lab, culinary nutrition lab, beverage lab, beverage tasting lab, storeroom and two dining rooms Vail Hall: computer lab, baking and pastry lab and administrative offices Wildcat Center: dining hall, fitness center, NCAA regulation-sized courts, locker rooms and fitness studio TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ( ) Undergraduate Tuition: $28,239 Continuing Education and Online Tuition: Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid/tuition_fees/ for updated tuition and fee information. JWU is dedicated to making education as accessible and affordable as possible. For the university has allocated $147 million in institutional aid. More than 97 percent of Denver Campus students receive federal, state or institutional aid. Pell grants were awarded to 39 percent of the undergraduate students enrolled at the Denver Campus. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION JWU s educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field. Our unique education model integrates academics and professional skills, related work experiences, community and leadership opportunities and career services. Students develop academic schedules and work experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term. Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities. JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of work experience programs. In , 505 Denver Campus students gained industry experience related to their major. The National Society for Experiential Education conferred its highest honor upon JWU: the 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. In , 193 companies participated in on-campus career fairs, allowing students to connect with leading companies in their field. In , 144 on-campus interviews were conducted. GLOBAL REACH The Denver Campus has 1,391 students from eight countries and 51 states and territories. The top five international student populations represent Mexico, Australia, Ecuador, India and the Netherlands. JWU students have the opportunity to participate in one of 40 study abroad and exchange programs in 21 countries. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT During the academic year, Denver Campus students performed 24,305 hours of community service. The Denver Campus has been named to the President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since it was established in This is the highest federal recognition institutions of higher education can receive for supporting community service and service-learning. The Denver Campus has 228 employees. Full-time Part-time Faculty Staff Over the past 10 years, JWU s Denver Campus has invested more than $30 million in renovating, upgrading and adapting facilities JWU-DENVER ( ) All enrollment data are current as of November 2014 and updated annually.

11 Charlotte Campus Fact Sheet Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with approximately 16,000 graduate, undergraduate and online students at its four campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; and Charlotte, N.C. An innovative educational leader, the university offers degree programs in arts and sciences, business, culinary arts, education, nutrition, hospitality, physician assistant studies, engineering and design. Its unique model integrates arts and sciences and industry-focused education with work experience and leadership opportunities, inspiring students to achieve professional success and lifelong personal growth. The university s impact is global, with alumni from 119 countries pursuing careers worldwide. For more information, visit ACCREDITATION JWU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). The nation s oldest regional accrediting association, NEASC accredits educational institutions internationally. This accreditation encompasses the university s four campuses. STRATEGIC PLAN JWU has a history of strategic planning. Through its current five-year plan (2017: The Centennial Plan), JWU will make an unprecedented investment in its future, strengthening its status as a recognized education leader. Through this plan, JWU is investing in faculty student engagement student potential the university s foundation Visit for more information. PROGRAMS OF STUDY ( ) College of Arts & Sciences: Bachelor s degree in Liberal Studies College of Culinary Arts: Associate degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts College of Management: Bachelor s degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management; Business Administration; Business Studies; Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis; Culinary Arts and Food Service Management; Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing; Food Service Entrepreneurship; Hotel & Lodging Management; Management; Marketing; Restaurant, Food & Beverage Management; Sports/Entertainment/Event Management Student-faculty ratio: 22:1 Gender breakdown of student population: 65.1 percent female and 34.9 percent male Student population living on campus: 57.1 percent ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM TYPE ( ) Culinary 1,160 Hospitality 731 2,255 American Indian, Alaska native 4 Business 364 ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY ( ) Asian 18 CAMPUS FACTS In 2002 the city of Charlotte invited JWU to open a campus in uptown Charlotte. It would allow JWU to build academic facilities from the ground up. Recognizing that its smaller, leased campus facilities in Charleston and Norfolk did not provide the ideal environment for continued evolution and strategic growth, JWU announced in 2002 that it would consolidate these two campuses into a new one in Charlotte. Campus enrollment for stands at 2,255 students. Unknown 163 White 1,030 2,255 Black or African American 770 Hispanic or Latino 132 Nonresident alien 17 Two or more races 121

12 CAMPUS FACILITIES The Charlotte Campus is spread across 12 acres and eight buildings in uptown Charlotte including Academic Center: 23 classrooms, four computer labs, auditorium, events center, 18 culinary labs, culinary demonstration area, three dining rooms, lounges and offices Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South: suite-style residence halls with 721 beds, student dining center, a game room, common room, study rooms and offices City View Towers: apartment-style residence hall with 554 beds, fitness center, game room and offices Gateway Village: bookstore, Student Innovation Lab, library and offices Gateway Center: eight classrooms, lounge and offices Student Center: gymnasium, fitness center, exercise rooms, locker rooms and offices DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte Hotel (university owned) TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID ( ) Undergraduate Tuition: $28,239 Online Tuition: Visit admissions.jwu.edu/tuition_aid/ tuition_fees/ for updated tuition and fee information. JWU is dedicated to making education as accessible and affordable as possible. For the university has allocated $147 million in institutional aid. More than 98 percent of Charlotte Campus students receive federal, state or institutional aid. Pell grants were awarded to 53 percent of the undergraduate students enrolled at the Charlotte Campus. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION JWU s educational approach is designed to help students identify a field of interest and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in that field. Our unique education model integrates academics and professional skills, related work experiences, community and leadership opportunities and career services. Students develop academic schedules and work experience plans relevant to their career goals, starting in their first term. Our experiential education model includes career management workshops, a suite of career services, a customized online career management website, work experience tied to a field of study and on-campus recruitment opportunities. JWU maintains relationships with hundreds of the world s industry-leading companies and offers a variety of work experience programs. In , 676 Charlotte Campus students gained industry experience related to their major. In , 428 companies participated in the on-campus career conference, allowing students to connect with leading companies in their field. In , 727 on-campus interviews were conducted. The National Society for Experiential Education conferred its highest honor upon JWU: the 2014 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Excellence in Experiential Education. GLOBAL REACH The Charlotte Campus has 2,255 students from 12 countries and 45 states and territories. The top five international student populations represent the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Germany and Netherlands Antilles. JWU students have the opportunity to participate in one of 40 study abroad and exchange programs in 21 countries. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT During the academic year, Charlotte Campus students performed 28,943 hours of community service. The Charlotte Campus has been named to the President s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll each year since it was established in This is the highest federal recognition institutions of higher education can receive for supporting community service and service-learning. The Charlotte Campus has 261 employees. Full-time Part-time Faculty Staff Over the past 10 years, JWU s Charlotte Campus has invested more than $52 million in construction and renovation JWU-CHARLOTTE ( ) All enrollment data are current as of November 2014 and updated annually.