Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,179
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	44%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, JCSU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Johnson C Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, JCSU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at JCSU is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at JCSU is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at JCSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

44.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,944

Cost of attendance at Johnson C Smith University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,944

Cost of attendance at Johnson C Smith University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Johnson C Smith University received on average $12,442 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,442

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	167	70%	$4,946	$825,957
Other Federal Grant	228	96%	$5,819	$1,326,734
State Grant/Scholarships	95	40%	$5,517	$524,140
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	149	63%	$6,950	$1,035,608
Total Grant & Scholarships	232	98%	$12,442	$2,886,482

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johnson C Smith University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johnson C Smith University students is 39.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.1%.

39.0%

African American 39.5% 116 students
unknown 45.4% 5 students
hispanic 41.7% 5 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 22.2% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Johnson C Smith University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johnson C Smith University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization

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