A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at JCSU are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Johnson C Smith University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
79%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 429% more female students than male students enrolled at Johnson C Smith University with a gender ratio of 3% women to 0.64% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, JCSU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.64%
|
| Women |
3%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7
|
| Women |
37
|
JCSU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 53% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
74% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198756 IPEDS survey data for Johnson C Smith University.
Last updated February 24, 2025