Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C. Smith University Overview

Johnson C. Smith University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Johnson C Smith University was founded in 1867 and the school presently has around 1,189 students per year, which includes 1,145 undergrads. Johnson C Smith University offers on-campus housing for up to 1,091 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 60% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Student Involvement at Johnson C Smith University

Interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Johnson C Smith University has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Johnson C Smith University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Johnson C Smith University on the Student Life page.

2022 Johnson C Smith University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	48%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	22%
Tuition	$19,504
Percent of Need Met	56.97%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,273

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Is Johnson C Smith University a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Johnson C Smith University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C Smith University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 48% of applicants get into Johnson C Smith University each year. Last year, 1,472 students applied to Johnson C Smith University and 704 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Johnson C Smith University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 57% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Johnson C Smith Universityare still enrolled the next year. 46% of Johnson C Smith University undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Johnson C Smith University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Johnson C Smith University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Johnson C Smith University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Johnson C Smith University's endowment was valued at $65.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Johnson C Smith University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Johnson C Smith University meets 56.97% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Johnson C Smith University full-time are awarded $14,273 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $31,492 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Johnson C Smith University.

Based on this information, is Johnson C Smith University the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Johnson C Smith University a good school for you?

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Where is Johnson C. Smith University Located?

Johnson C Smith University is located in the urban setting of Charlotte, North Carolina, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you want to see Johnson C Smith University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 77 to Charlotte, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte Douglas International.

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