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Johnson C Smith University

Johnson C Smith University is a small, private institution located in Charlotte, nc. Founded in 1867, Johnson C Smith University offers undergraduate degrees in 25 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,041 undergraduates
cost $19,504 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Johnson C Smith University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 25.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 16
Average high school GPA 2.48
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Johnson C Smith University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Communication and Media Studies
Criminology
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,504
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,100
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,450
Cost of attendance* $34,254
Average financial aid package $16,027
Estimated cost $18,227 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,504
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,100
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $6,450
Cost of attendance* $34,254
Average financial aid package $16,027
Estimated cost $18,227 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Johnson C Smith University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,041, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,093

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
74%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Johnson C Smith University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216-5398
phone 704-378-1000
address www.jcsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Johnson C Smith University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Johnson C Smith University?

Johnson C Smith University is located in Charlotte, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Johnson C Smith University? 

The acceptance rate for Johnson C Smith University is 25%.

What’s the average GPA for Johnson C Smith University?

The average high school GPA for Johnson C Smith University students was 2.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Johnson C Smith University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Johnson C Smith University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $137,016.

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