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Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 45% Acceptance
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45%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$20,894
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.2K
Students
Small campus body
$31,478
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Johnson C Smith University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Charlotte, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 45%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
45% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
45%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,497
Earnings 5yr: $56,861
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,371
Earnings 5yr: $47,745
Debt: $37,038
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,215
Earnings 5yr: $45,538
Debt: $32,047
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,678
Earnings 5yr: $32,373
Debt: $34,078
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,595
Earnings 5yr: $41,716
Debt: $28,123
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,600
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,941
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $36,285
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,754
Debt: $31,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,956
Debt: $41,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,952
Debt: $33,093
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,894
In-State Tuition$21,300
Out-of-State Tuition$21,300
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

69%
Pell Grants
75%
Take Loans
26%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$31,478
+36% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,680

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$37,460
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