Johnson & Wales University Denver

Overview

Johnson & Wales University-Denver (JWU-Denver) is a private, nonprofit institution located in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1914, the university expanded to Denver in 2000, offering a campus with a blend of urban and traditional elements, near the heart of the city. JWU-Denver characterizes itself with a career-focused curriculum, and is particularly known for its culinary arts and hospitality programs. The university fosters an intimate learning environment with a favorable student-to-faculty ratio. While the institution maintains a moderately selective admissions process, it is committed to accessibility and diversity in its student body. Housing is available on campus, providing students with the convenience of living in close proximity to academic buildings and city attractions. Although the Denver campus is not predominantly known for its athletic programs, the university as a whole takes pride in a variety of competitive sports under the team name 'Wildcats'.

  332 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 65 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $33,054 plus fees of $350.