Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
Johnson C Smith University is a private institution in Charlotte with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
34% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,680 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,011.
Established
1867
Motto
Sit Lux
Mascot
The Golden Bull
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
Division II
Campus Visits
116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
43%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,047Students
11:1Student:Faculty
34%Grad Rate
$42,680Earnings 10yr
$20,011Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Johnson C Smith University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate42.9%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$20,480
Room & Board$9,014
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$34,228
Average Net Price$20,011
Median Debt at Graduation$30,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$318
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,693
$30–48K$29,425
$48–75K$17,959
$75–110K$19,673
$110K+$21,063
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,011
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (25)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,047
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 78%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate34.1%
Freshman Retention62.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$31,478
8 Years$35,892
10 Years$42,680
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$28,900
Men
$33,900
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
1 mi(2 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
130 mi(225 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
226 mi(392 min)