Johnson C Smith University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
54%
Submitting ACT
70%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 888
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,093
Total Number of Undergrads
1,052
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
54
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
47%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bulls
School Colors
gold and navy blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Washington
Atlanta
New York
Raleigh
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
26%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,400
What Students Are Saying
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
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