Overview
Founded in 1867, Johnson C Smith University is a private HBCU and research institution. JCSU is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and associated with the Presbyterian Church. JCSU is a member of the United Negro College Fund and home to Biddle Memorial Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Favored fields of study include, business, communications, and social work and youth services.
Acceptance Rate:
25%
Average Net Price:
$19,220
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
2.5
Average ACT Composite
14
Average SAT Composite
888
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $20,480 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,480 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
57%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
71%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,911
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,452
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,047
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
40%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6470
72%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,452
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,309,759
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$779,022
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,405
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Students receiving federal loans
74%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,364
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,700
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
2306
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
54%
Submitting ACT
70%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 888
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,093
Total Number of Undergrads
1,052
0
100
29%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
20
Faculty Overview
0
100
62%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
54
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bulls
School Colors
gold and navy blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
140
Total Female Athletes
92
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Johnson C Smith University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,400
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Washington
Atlanta
New York
Raleigh
Top 5 Employers
Wells Fargo
Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU
Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools
Bank of America
Mecklenburg County
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAt Johnson C. Smith University I will learn a lot about the field I'm going to major in which is Health Education. I will also learn more about the history of my school. How? Who? What? Where? All the need to know bases.Time management. I will learn how to become more independent.
Lanee
I would give Johnson C Smith University a 7 on a scale of 10. It has a nice environment and good teachers but there is various issues with financial aid. If you have decided to come to the University make sure that you always stay on your finances.
Brittany from Salisbury, NC
A wonderful school with small class proportions. Great sense of community there. Located in Charlotte, the Queen City.
Chris from Maryland
Its a private school. Johnson C smith is a small campus. The class room learning is great.
stacy from brooklyn, NY
you development long lasting relationships with faculty and staff.
the campus setup is beneficial to network capabilities.
johnson c. smith is part of a developing city.
the campus setup is beneficial to network capabilities.
johnson c. smith is part of a developing city.
Whitney
I am learning so much at Johnson C. Smith University. Everyday I learn a little more about life and how to balance a career and a social calendar.
Brittne from Copley, OH
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