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The main campus of Johnson C Smith University is in Charlotte, North Carolina (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 science, media, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 405 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 410 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Johnson C Smith University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 1,404 enrolled students. Johnson C Smith University has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Johnson C Smith University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Johnson C Smith University belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
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
Admissions Phone: (704) 378-1010
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 378-1035
http://www.jcsu.edu
Johnson C Smith University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer and info science, computer engineering courses, computer engineering |
| Business And Management | 39 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | general studies, sociology, political science, history, English, Spanish language, social services, economics |
| Media | 32 | mass communication |
| Science | 28 | biology, biological and physical sciences, natural sciences, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, math teaching |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music management, various music studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson C Smith University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 248 | 28 |
Johnson C Smith University is a historically black college.
In 2005, Johnson C Smith University had a total enrollment of 1,404 students (1,365 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 42% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 28% |
| South Carolina | 12% |
| Georgia | 10% |
| Maryland | 10% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 95 % |
Johnson C Smith University offers campus housing for 1,127 of its 1,365 (full-time) students.
(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 | 3,585 | 1,896 | 53% | 431 | 23% |
| Men | 1,380 | 740 | 54% | 189 | 26% |
| Women | 2,205 | 1,156 | 52% | 242 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 405 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 509 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 20 |
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 | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 378-1010
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,399 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,399 |
| Room and board | $ 5,563 |
| Room charge | $ 3,201 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,362 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,800 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson C Smith University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 378-1035
Johnson C Smith University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $56,597 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $52,371 | 9 | $55,760 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $42,351 | 14 | $41,776 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $41,550 | 7 | $36,172 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $47,388 | 33 | $45,993 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 46 | 138 |
| Football | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Track | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 24 | 48 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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 students from other states (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 degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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