Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school68%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte, NC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$20,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,480
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,014
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,400
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$29,494
Net price (after aid)$20,011
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,693
$30k – $48k$29,425
$48k – $75k$17,959
$75k – $110k$19,673
$110k+$21,063
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,680
Median debt at graduation$30,000
Est. monthly loan payment$318
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.4×Graduates earn about 1.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants68%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans73%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$20.5k
Net price
$20k
Pell
68%
above avg
Median debt
$30k
Earnings (10y)
$42.7k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
BusinessAgricultureComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (16)
Business
Finance
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsPublic HealthPre-Med
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish LiteratureHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43%
SAT range
1047 - 1278
ACT range
21 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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Charlotte, NC 28216
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- Where is Johnson C Smith University located?
- Johnson C Smith University is located in Charlotte, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Johnson C Smith University?
- Johnson C Smith University is a private university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Johnson C Smith University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Johnson C Smith University is approximately 43%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Johnson C Smith University?
- Johnson C Smith University's published in-state tuition is approximately $20,480 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Johnson C Smith University?
- Johnson C Smith University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,091 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Johnson C Smith University.
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