Johnson C Smith University: Review & Facts

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Johnson C Smith University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,095 students enrolled. This school was established in 1867 and is one of the 13 schools and colleges located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Johnson C Smith University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Johnson C Smith University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

25

Johnson C Smith University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Social Work, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Johnson C Smith University is low at 57% (below North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

57%

Bad

The graduation rate at Johnson C Smith University is low - 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Johnson C Smith University is good - 11:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $17,500 annually. The additional fees at Johnson C Smith University not covered by tuition are approximately $2,100, which comes to a total of $19,600 annually.

Read the details about Johnson C Smith University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

25%

Hard

As reported in recent government data, 2,306 applications were submitted and 583 were accepted, so it is quite challenging to enroll at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Johnson C Smith University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,100

Medium

Johnson C Smith University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Johnson C Smith University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

Johnson C Smith University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,200 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $4,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Johnson C Smith University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Johnson C Smith University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Johnson C Smith University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Johnson C Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, North Carolina
28216-5398, USA