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Johnson C Smith University

#355 in US ranking Charlotte, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$36,350
Tuition & fees
$21,300
Avg. aid
$16,611
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
45%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$38,253
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Johnson C Smith University?

Homecoming is one of Johnson C. Smith University's best-known recurring traditions. It brings alumni and current students together around university events and Golden Bulls athletics, connecting today's campus with its HBCU history.

Welcome Week provides programming for students beginning an academic year, while Bull Fest is identified among the university's campus events. The activities and dates associated with either event can change from year to year. Students who want to participate, rather than rely on a past schedule, should check the current student activities calendar. These events are social opportunities, but they also offer newer students a practical way to find organizations and become familiar with campus.

What are the student housing and dining options at Johnson C Smith University?

Johnson C. Smith University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, but the availability of residence space should not be confused with a guaranteed assignment. Students should review the current housing application, deposit, and assignment process for their entry term.

Campus housing reports high-speed internet access and electronically controlled entrances. A substantial share of students live on campus, while others commute; applicants should choose between those arrangements using their actual class schedule, transportation options, and aid offer. First-year students should factor in the reported restriction on registering or parking a car on campus.

Students living in residence halls should check which meal-plan choices or requirements apply to their assignment and which campus dining locations accept the plan. Housing and meal charges are additional to published tuition and required fees, so the full residential cost should be compared with the current financial aid offer before a housing agreement is signed.

Johnson C Smith University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

26

Johnson C Smith University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
76%
Campus size
100 acres

Johnson C Smith University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Johnson C Smith University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

James B. Duke Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Johnson C Smith University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Johnson C Smith University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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