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Johnson C. Smith University, or JCSU, was founded as the Biddle Memorial Institute in 1867. It became the Biddle University in 1876, and in 1923, the institute was renamed Johnson C. Smith University. JCSU currently occupies a 105-acre campus in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In 2004, the US News & World Report ranked JCSU 2nd among all colleges in the south. Johnson C. Smith University offers degree programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Johnson C. Smith University fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, bowling, cross country, softball, track and field, volleyball, tennis, and football. The teams are nicknamed the Golden Bulls, and they compete in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II.
The main campus of Johnson C Smith University is in Charlotte, NC (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Johnson C Smith University offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Johnson C Smith University students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, media, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 38% of people who applied to Johnson C Smith University were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 425 to 506. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 428 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Johnson C Smith University had 1,463 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Many students at Johnson C Smith University live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Johnson C. Smith Univeristy is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical bacgrounds. Johnson C. Smith offers a liberal education in conjunction with concentrated study in specialized fields in preparation for advanced study and specific careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson C Smith University
100-152 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
General Phone: (704) 378-1000
http://www.jcsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 37 | business management |
| Media | 36 | mass communication |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, economics, sociology, social services, Spanish language |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 22 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | various music studies, music, music management |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | elementary school teaching, math teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson C Smith University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 228 | 29 |
Johnson C Smith University is a historically black college.
In 2007, Johnson C Smith University had a total enrollment of 1,463 students (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 99% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 21% |
| South Carolina | 13% |
| Maryland | 12% |
| New York | 10% |
| Virginia | 9% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Washington, DC | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Johnson C Smith University offers campus housing for 1,127 of its 1,441 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,799 | 1,818 | 38% | 507 | 28% |
| Men | 1,603 | 550 | 34% | 211 | 38% |
| Women | 3,196 | 1,268 | 40% | 296 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 425 | 506 |
| SAT Math | 428 | 501 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,754 |
| Room and board | $ 6,132 |
| Room charge | $ 3,529 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,603 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,750 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,900 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson C Smith University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293600)
Johnson C Smith University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $64,685 | 3 | $82,243 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $63,015 | 9 | $63,709 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $53,033 | 27 | $51,347 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $44,103 | 11 | $41,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $55,595 | 50 | $53,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 42 | 93 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 30 | 40 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson C Smith University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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