Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC · www.jcsu.edu

Private NonprofitHBCU|🎓 Business Administration, Management and Operations🎓 Health and Physical Education/Fitness🎓 Biology, General

1,244

Students

45.2%

Admit Rate

$20,894

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#1122

💰

Earnings

#1126

📊

Value

#991

🎓

Academics

#787

🏈

Athletics

#900

🎉

Social Life

#958

🛡️

Safety

#1100

☀️

Weather

#322

At a glance — A small private school in Charlotte, NC.

Below-average earningsLow graduation rateUrban campusSmall college

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$31,478

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$42,680

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 10% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

46 grads57% male43% female

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

26 grads69% male31% female

Biology, General

17 grads29% male71% female

Criminology

15 grads27% male73% female

Social Work

14 grads29% male71% female

Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$21,300

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,300

Avg Net Price

$20,894

Median Debt

$30,000

Avg net priceBetter than 45% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 3% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

69.5%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

2.0x

🏈 Athletics Score

16.3 / 100

Revenue

$39.3M

Expenses

$36.0M

Sports Offered

17(6M / 11W)

Net

+$3.3M

🏈 Football1

🏀 Basketball10

⚾ Baseball6

⚽ Soccer5

🏒 Hockey2

👥 1,244 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Bac

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

60.9 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

164.79

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

139

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

68.2 / 100

Mild and partly sunny

Avg Temp

54°F

Sep-May avg

Sunny Days

218

per year

Rainfall

43"

per year

Snowfall

per year

Humidity

66%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

Johnson C. Smith University will receive over $1 million for STEM education - QCity Metro

QCity Metro|Aug 24, 2026

Johnson C Smith University still on probation despite improvements, accreditor says - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer|Jun 30, 2026

2026 'Clash at the Classic' to feature Johnson C. Smith University and Albany State - Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame|May 27, 2026

Johnson C Smith University football press conference - Yahoo

Yahoo|Aug 25, 2026

Johnson C. Smith University to receive $1 million UNCF endowment gift - Texas Metro News

Texas Metro News|Aug 23, 2026

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT AverageN/A

ACT AverageN/A

Graduation Rate34.2%

Better than 8% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate71.3%

Better than 26% of schools

63%92%

🌍 Student Demographics

Gender

Male 48.1%Female 51.8%

Race & ethnicity

White0.6%

Black80.5%

Hispanic0.5%

Asian0.2%

Other14.9%

🎉 Social Life Score

27.6 / 100

👥 1,244 students📋 45% admit

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Johnson C Smith University

Charlotte, NC · www.jcsu.edu

Private NonprofitHBCU|🎓 Business Administration, Management and Operations🎓 Health and Physical Education/Fitness🎓 Biology, General

1,244

Students

45.2%

Admit Rate

$20,894

Net Cost

🏆

Overall

#1122

💰

Earnings

#1126

📊

Value

#991

🎓

Academics

#787

🏈

Athletics

#900

🎉

Social Life

#958

🛡️

Safety

#1100

☀️

Weather

#322

At a glance — A small private school in Charlotte, NC.

Below-average earningsLow graduation rateUrban campusSmall college

💰 Earnings After Graduation

6 Years After Enrollment

$31,478

Median annual earnings

10 Years After Enrollment

$42,680

Median annual earnings

10-year median earningsBetter than 10% of schools

$43k$78k

📚 Popular Majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

46 grads57% male43% female

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

26 grads69% male31% female

Biology, General

17 grads29% male71% female

Criminology

15 grads27% male73% female

Social Work

14 grads29% male71% female

Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).

🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$21,300

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,300

Avg Net Price

$20,894

Median Debt

$30,000

Avg net priceBetter than 45% of schools

$11k$34k

Median debtBetter than 3% of schools

$16k$27k

Pell Grant Rate

69.5%

ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)

2.0x

🏈 Athletics Score

16.3 / 100

Revenue

$39.3M

Expenses

$36.0M

Sports Offered

17(6M / 11W)

Net

+$3.3M

🏈 Football1

🏀 Basketball10

⚾ Baseball6

⚽ Soccer5

🏒 Hockey2

👥 1,244 students🏫 Private Nonprofit🎓 Carnegie Bac

Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends

🔍 Google Search Interest

General Interest

Relative search volume

🛡️ Campus Safety

60.9 / 100

Total Incidents per 1,000 Students

164.79

Violent

Property

Drug/Alcohol

139

Based on Clery Act campus crime reports

☀️ Campus Weather

68.2 / 100

Mild and partly sunny

Avg Temp

54°F

Sep-May avg

Sunny Days

218

per year

Rainfall

43"

per year

Snowfall

per year

Humidity

66%

avg relative

Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year

📰 Latest News

Johnson C. Smith University will receive over $1 million for STEM education - QCity Metro

QCity Metro|Aug 24, 2026

Johnson C Smith University still on probation despite improvements, accreditor says - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer|Jun 30, 2026

2026 'Clash at the Classic' to feature Johnson C. Smith University and Albany State - Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Fame|May 27, 2026

Johnson C Smith University football press conference - Yahoo

Yahoo|Aug 25, 2026

Johnson C. Smith University to receive $1 million UNCF endowment gift - Texas Metro News

Texas Metro News|Aug 23, 2026

Source: Google News

🎓 Academics

SAT AverageN/A

ACT AverageN/A

Graduation Rate34.2%

Better than 8% of schools

36%83%

Retention Rate71.3%

Better than 26% of schools

63%92%

🌍 Student Demographics

Gender

Male 48.1%Female 51.8%

Race & ethnicity

White0.6%

Black80.5%

Hispanic0.5%

Asian0.2%

Other14.9%

🎉 Social Life Score

27.6 / 100

👥 1,244 students📋 45% admit

Compare in Rankings

🏆 College Index 💰 Top Salaries 📊 Best Value 🏷️ Most Affordable 🎓 Academic Excellence 🏈 Best Athletics

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Schools with the most similar score profiles across all ranking categories.

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Nashville, TN

Overall

Net Cost

$32,020

Admit

37.4%

Overall Rank: #1205

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

Overall

Net Cost

$17,800

Admit

64.9%

Overall Rank: #1072

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN

Overall

Net Cost

$20,406

Admit

62.6%

Overall Rank: #946

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

Overall

Net Cost

$22,094

Admit

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Savannah State University

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Overall

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$8,172

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