Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Online | jcsu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Johnson C. Smith University, a private historically Black university, is located in the historic Biddleville neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, approximately two miles west of the city's downtown district. The institution, founded in 1867 as the Biddle Memorial Institute, operates from a 100-acre urban campus featuring distinctive red-brick buildings, including the historic Biddle Memorial Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. JCSU offers undergraduate programs across four academic colleges, with notable concentrations in business administration, computer science, and social work. The university maintains a residential campus environment with seven residence halls for its student population, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Golden Bulls, primarily through the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).
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Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
JCSU is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Johnson C Smith University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#953 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#563 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#18 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#58 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 800/980 |
| ACT | 13/18 |
| GPA | 2.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,030 |
| Room and Board | $7,100 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,254 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
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