A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Johnson & Wales University-Providence are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 64% more female students than male students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University Providence with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,728
|
| Women |
2,838
|
Johnson & Wales University-Providence serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 81% of the student body residing outside of Rhode Island or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
18%
|
| Out of State |
80%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217235 IPEDS survey data for Johnson & Wales University Providence.