
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
- Private
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte: international tuition 42,419 USD per year, one-year total cost 58,022 USD, acceptance rate 79.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students.
First-year international students can be considered for the merit-based International Presidential Scholarship, and the JWU Visit Award explicitly includes international students. Several need-based or housing grants exclude international students, and the pages do not clarify need-based aid for them.
Getting in. The school admits 79.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 450–570, Math 430–560, ACT 16–23. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 58,022 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
International tuition is 42,419 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 58,022 USD.
Does Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students can be considered for the merit-based International Presidential Scholarship, and the JWU Visit Award explicitly includes international students. Several need-based or housing grants exclude international students, and the pages do not clarify need-based aid for them.
What is the acceptance rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
The acceptance rate is 79.9%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iUnclear
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
International Presidential ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageAwards vary
The page explicitly says this scholarship is for incoming international students with academic excellence.
- Renewable in later years
JWU Visit Award/GrantOtherApplication method unclearSchool page1,000 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M – ₫130M
The page states both domestic and international first-years qualify, but it requires a campus visit (hard from Vietnam) and is stated for Fall 2026.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Visit by Dec 31, Mar 1 or May 1
Future Food ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritSeparate application requiredSchool page
The page says it is for U.S. high school seniors and transfer students but never explicitly excludes international students, so the wording is too ambiguous to conclude.
- Renewable in later years
JWU Commuter GrantIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The page only says 'domestic' commuter students and does not explicitly exclude international students, so the wording is not clear enough to conclude.
JWU PledgeNot for intlNot for international studentsNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly excludes international students from this grant.
JWU Residential Experience GrantNot for intlNot for international studentsNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly excludes international students from this grant.
JWU Visit GrantIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; it only requires visiting a campus before December 1 of senior year.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Visit before December 1 of senior year of high school
Johnson & Wales University GrantIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The grant is based on FAFSA and financial need; the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Presidential Academic ScholarshipsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says only 'accepted incoming students' without mentioning international students; international students have their own International Presidential Scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
The JWU PledgeIntl?Intl eligibility unclearNeed-basedApplication method unclearSchool page
The page refers to families from U.S. states and territories and does not mention international students, so it is unclear; it likely does not apply.
Wildcat GrantNot for intlNot for international studentsOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The page explicitly excludes international students from this grant.
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- EssaysiOptional
- PortfolioiOptional
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action 1 application deadline (Fall) (EA)Applicationin16days
- Early Action 2 application deadline (Fall) (EA)Application+79 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (Fall) (RD)Application+136 days
- Final rolling application deadline (Fall) (ROLLING)Application+272 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
51 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data