Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Private
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Johnson C Smith University admitted 45.2% of applicants university-wide (3,083 of 6,820).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 45.2% | 3,083 | 6,820 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 630 | 1,050 |
| Out-of-state | 55.0% | 1,155 | 2,100 |
| International applicants | 40.0% | 140 | 350 |
| Men | 56.6% | 1,138 | 2,011 |
| Women | 59.5% | 1,848 | 3,107 |
Of 3,083 admitted students, 396 enrolled (12.8% yield).
Johnson C Smith University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 850–1050
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.49
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Johnson C Smith University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $36,100/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,300 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $36,100/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $19,940 |
| $30k–48k | $21,165 |
| $48k–75k | $21,005 |
| $75k–110k | $19,722 |
| Over $110k | $29,050 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- JCSU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
Johnson C Smith University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Test Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Test Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Johnson C Smith University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Johnson C Smith University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,680
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 34.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $30,000
- At graduation
Johnson C Smith University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #173
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Computer & information sciences (10%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
Johnson C Smith University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.