Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Acceptance Rate
Charlotte, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,677
- Admitted
- 3,521
- Yield
- 12.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate has risen from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24.
Its 75.3% rate makes Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 51%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.9% for women vs 69.8% for men, a 8.1-point gap). Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,685 | 3,222 | 68.8% | 610 |
| 2015–16 | 4,537 | 3,287 | 72.4% | 642 |
| 2016–17 | 5,658 | 4,625 | 81.7% | 655 |
| 2017–18 | 4,167 | 3,506 | 84.1% | 570 |
| 2018–19 | 3,606 | 3,090 | 85.7% | 487 |
| 2019–20 | 3,534 | 2,988 | 84.6% | 428 |
| 2020–21 | 3,920 | 3,225 | 82.3% | 483 |
| 2021–22 | 4,480 | 3,689 | 82.3% | 421 |
| 2022–23 | 4,730 | 3,469 | 73.3% | 392 |
| 2023–24 | 4,677 | 3,521 | 75.3% | 432 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,185 | 2,480 | 77.9% |
| Men | 1,488 | 1,039 | 69.8% |
| Unknown | 4 | 2 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–600 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 460–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 8% |
How Johnson & Wales compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte's acceptance rate is 75.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,521 admitted of 4,677 applicants).
Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte test optional?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte received 4,677 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,521.
What SAT score do you need for Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
Admitted students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte typically scored 460–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte getting harder to get into?
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.jwu.edu/campuses/charlotte/.