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Johnson C Smith University

Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC · City · 1,244 students
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$20,894
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
34%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$42,680
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
45%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1867 near Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, Johnson C. Smith University is an independent, historically Black university renowned for its strong academic offerings in computer science and cybersecurity, business administration, criminology, and social work. The university stands out for its innovative STEM initiatives and robust corporate partnerships, which provide undergraduates with direct pathways to internships and research in Charlotte’s booming financial and technology hubs. Campus life is defined by a tight-knit, supportive community steeped in rich HBCU traditions, featuring vibrant Divine Nine Greek organizations, spirited Golden Bulls athletics, and a dedicated focus on civic leadership.

Wikipedia:Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a private historically black university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Location
Charlotte, NC, 28216-5398 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
124 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$21,300
Housing & food (on campus)$8,600
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$34,923
Average net price$20,894
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,300
Housing & food (on campus)$8,600
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$34,923
Average net price$20,894
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,940
$30–48k
$21,165
$48–75k
$21,005
$75–110k
$19,722
$110k+
$29,050
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
34%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
22%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
42% graduated · 20% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 38% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$31,478
10 yrs after entry$42,680
Debt
Median at graduation$30,000
Monthly payment$318
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$33.2k
90th percentile$45,216
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
45%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
69%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$26,404
Independent
25%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Black
81%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
15%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$31,478
After 10 yrs
$42,680
Business Administration, Management and Operations37
Biology, General24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Criminology17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities16
Computer and Information Sciences, General14
Communication and Media Studies12
Psychology, General10
Social Work10
Public Health7
English Language and Literature, General3
Political Science and Government3
Visual and Performing Arts, General3
Dance2
Chemistry1
History1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$69M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$7,806/mo
Teaching spend
$10,570
per student
Federal loans
75%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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