Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC · Private nonprofit · 1,244 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,940 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $21,165 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $21,005 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,722 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,050 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,894 |
Sticker tuition: $21,300 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 70%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $42,680
- Median debt at graduation
- $30,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business24%
Kinesiology & Sports Science13%
Computer Science10%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences7%
Communications & Media6%
Health & Nursing4%
Engineering2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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