Johnson C Smith University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

45.2%

Applicants (fall 2023)

4,273

Admitted (fall 2023)

1,832

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

283

Yield (admitted who enroll)

15%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

42%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

44%

SAT reading, middle 50%

—

SAT math, middle 50%

—

ACT composite, middle 50%

—

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

— / —

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

not considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

not considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$34,923

Tuition & fees – in-state

$21,300

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$21,300

Median debt at graduation

$30,000

Students with federal loans

75%

Graduate within 6 years

34%

Freshmen who return for year 2

71%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$31,047

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$42,680

Undergraduates

1,244

Graduate students

50

Student-to-faculty ratio

12 : 1

Women

52%

Students receiving Pell grants

69%

Full-time faculty

59%

President

Valerie Kinloch, Ph.D.

Main phone

(704) 378-1000

Address

100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216-5398

Also admits on a rolling basis.

Apply with

Own application, Common App

Application fee

$25 (waivers available)

SAT/ACT

Optional

Testing: Scores required for Presidential Scholarship consideration

Financial aid policies

• Merit scholarships: Presidential Scholarships incl. James B. Duke full ride; priority dates apply