Johnson C Smith University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Johnson C Smith University
Johnson C Smith University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,494, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 47%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $18,784.
$18,784
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This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
47% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 803-960
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-18
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 803-960
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 14-18
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
5%
Online Student Enrollment
13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
83%
Unknown
11%
White
2%
Hispanic
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Two or more races
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
79% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
69
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
79%
State Grant Aid
46%
Institution Grant Aid
67%
Pell Grant
79%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$31k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.