Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC
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Acceptance Rate
43%
Enrollment
1,047
Graduation Rate
34%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,680
Retention Rate
63%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$20,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,480
Avg Net Price
$20,011
Room & Board
$9,014
Total COA
$34,228
Median Debt
$30,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$19,693
$30,001–48,000
$29,425
$48,001–75,000
$17,959
$75,001–110,000
$19,673
$110,001+
$21,063
Pell Grant Rate: 68%
Federal Loan Rate: 73%

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Sticker Price$29,494
Estimated Net Price$20,011 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
34%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,680
Retention Rate
63%
Median Debt
$30,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
20.6%
Biology
13.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
11.1%
Social Sciences
11.1%
Computer Science
7.8%
Communication
6.7%
Psychology
5.6%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.6%
Health Professions
3.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.8%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations51$37,977
Biology, General30
Social Work24$41,048
Health and Physical Education/Fitness22$31,843
Criminology20$35,897
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other19
Communication and Media Studies17$28,625
Computer and Information Sciences, General13$54,628
Psychology, General13
Chemistry5
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions5
Computer Engineering4
Political Science and Government4
Music2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
0.6%
Black
77.6%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More
0.2%
International
1.1%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$25

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.