Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,122
Graduate Enrollment: 44
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 44.53%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (1998)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 73.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 47.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 39.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.2%
Black: 72.0%
Hispanic: 1.0%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 24.4%
Black: 72.0%
Hispanic: 1.0%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 0.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 24.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,234
In-State tuition: $18,944Out-of-State tuition: $18,944
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $43,743 (2017)
Median Family Income: $26,404 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 72.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 80.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $318 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,835 |
| $30k-48k | $16,483 |
| $48k-75k | $18,484 |
| $75k-110k | $18,740 |
| $110k+ | $21,269 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 27%6-year graduation rate: 39%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,686 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,551 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 23.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 31.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 39.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 21.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 22.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,518 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,241 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 18 | $31,000 | $329 | $24,830 ($2,069) | $28,625 ($2,385) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 16 | $31,000 | $313 | $21,585 ($1,799) | $54,628 ($4,552) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 28 | $28,123 | $276 | $28,340 ($2,362) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | $34,078 | $305 | $17,975 ($1,498) | $31,843 ($2,654) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $33,093 | $329 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 16 | $41,000 | $349 | $24,161 ($2,013) | $41,048 ($3,421) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 42 | $466 | $44,953 ($3,746) | $46,470 ($3,873) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 18 | $32,047 | $323 | $30,622 ($2,552) | $35,897 ($2,991) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $37,038 | $337 | $36,345 ($3,029) | $37,977 ($3,165) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,086Full time faculty: 59%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $65,797,169 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $75,167,419 (2022)