C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    D-
  10. Campus Food
    D
  11. Student Life
    C-
  12. Safety
    C-
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Johnson C. Smith University is ...
Private not-for-profit, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Address
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Website
jcsu.edu

Johnson C. Smith University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
46%
SAT Range
700-880
ACT Range
15-18
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Johnson C. Smith University

Cost

Net Price
$18,953/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $18,016/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,886/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,936/ year
  • $76-110k
    $25,113/ year
  • $110k+
    $25,326/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.60 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.60 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.59 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    42 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    35 Graduates
  • Criminology
    32 Graduates
  • Communications
    25 Graduates
  • Biology
    22 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    22 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    13 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    11 Graduates
  • Psychology
    10 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    9 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,322Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
76%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
Report
  • Determined
    77%
  • Sophomoric
    23%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
46%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.57 responses
Poll
71%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.82 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 28 responses
Report
  • Expensive
    36%
  • Pride
    32%
  • Tradition
    25%
  • Lack of pride and energy
    7%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$31,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
46%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
79%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
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Johnson C. Smith University Reviews

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Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, is unique because it provides an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds. Johnson C. Smith University offers a liberal education which allows students to enhance their learning to its fullest. Likewise, the University embraces its responsibility to provide leadership and service!
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There is nothing like game day! From football, basketball, track and field, tennis, etc. Our teams always gives the crowd what they came for. And our support keeps their spirits up. Our band is loud and our cheers are strong. We have the best school spirit. Even with losses you still can feel that great JCSU pride in the air. We love all sports and support all teams.
My all over experience with Johnson C. Smith so has been wonderful, campus life has been great. Meeting students from different states and different culture has been awarding experience. The dorms and the cafeteria need a little bit of upgrading. The dorms I understand represent history but a little bit of renovation would not hurt. The wireless system needs to be upgraded. The menu could be change also, the food is not that great but manageable. All and all I love my school I would not change it for anything.