PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Johnson C Smith University

Also known as: JCSU

📍 Charlotte, North Carolina🏛️ Urban Setting👥 1,244 Undergrads🔗 www.jcsu.edu

Overview

Johnson C Smith University is an small private non-profit research university in Charlotte, North Carolina. It enrolls about 1,244 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 45%. Graduates earn a median of $42,680 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

45%

Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$20,894

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

34%

Retention

71%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$42,680

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

45.2%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$21,300

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$21,300

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$34,923

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$20,894

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$19,940
$30,001 – $48,000	$21,165
$48,001 – $75,000	$21,005
$75,001 – $110,000	$19,722
$110,001 +	$29,050

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

74.6%

Academics & Programs

Johnson C Smith University offers programs across 15 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.2%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

12.6%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

11.6%

Social Sciences

10.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.2%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.8%

Psychology

6.8%

Public Administration & Social Services

6.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

34%

On-Time (4yr)

22%

Retention (FT)

71%

% Earning >$25K

58%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$31,478

8 years

$35,892

10 years

$42,680

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

—

White

28.6%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

0.6%

Black or African American

80.5%

Asian

0.2%

Hispanic / Latino

0.5%

Two or more races

0.2%

International

2.3%

Gender

Women

51.8%

Men

48.1%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson C Smith University hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 45%.

How much does Johnson C Smith University cost?

In-state tuition is $21,300, and out-of-state is $21,300. Average net price after financial aid is $20,894.

What is Johnson C Smith University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness, Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Johnson C Smith University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 34%, and 71% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.