Johnson C Smith University

www.jcsu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,450

5.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,326

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

42.9%

4,273 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,102

95.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.1%

113 Graduates

About

Johnson C Smith University is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Johnson C Smith University were General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (24 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (20 degrees).

In 2023, 200 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johnson C Smith University. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (155 degrees), 38.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johnson C Smith University is $18,450, which is $−10,830 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson C Smith University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 610 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Johnson C Smith University is $18,450, which is $10,830 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,326.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Johnson C Smith University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Johnson C Smith University was $18,450. The cost of tuition at Johnson C Smith University is $−10,830 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johnson C Smith University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,326

2023 Value

3.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Johnson C Smith University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,326. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Johnson C Smith University grew by 3.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johnson C Smith University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,804

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johnson C Smith University was of $7,804 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.69% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Johnson C Smith University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Johnson C Smith University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.12% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johnson C Smith University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Johnson C Smith University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 610 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Johnson C Smith University received 4,273 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 85.3% annual growth. Out of those 4,273 applicants, 1,832 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,102 students enrolled at Johnson C Smith University in 2023. 70% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johnson C Smith University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,832

Accepted Out of 4,273

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johnson C Smith University was 42.9% (1,832 admissions from 4,273 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 25.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 85.3%, while admissions grew by 214%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johnson C Smith University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

70%

Submission Percentage (2020)

165

Scores Submitted (2020)

70% of enrolled first-time students at Johnson C Smith University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johnson C Smith University had a total enrollment of 1,102 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Johnson C Smith University is 1,053 students and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 95.6% of students enrolled at Johnson C Smith University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johnson C Smith University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.6% Black or African American, 0.544% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.544% White, 0.363% Hispanic or Latino, 0.181% Two or More Races, 0.181% Asian, and 0.0907% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johnson C Smith University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (36.5%) and White Male (0.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (77.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.9%) and White Female (2.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johnson C Smith University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,102 students. The full-time enrollment at Johnson C Smith University is 1,053 and the part-time enrollment is 49. This means that 95.6% of students enrolled at Johnson C Smith University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johnson C Smith University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johnson C Smith University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Johnson C Smith University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johnson C Smith University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
855 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
6 enrolled students
White
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johnson C Smith University is 77.6% Black or African American, 0.544% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.544% White, 0.363% Hispanic or Latino, 0.181% Two or More Races, 0.181% Asian, and 0.0907% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 215 students (19.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 76 more women than men received degrees from Johnson C Smith University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johnson C Smith University is black or african american (155 degrees awarded). There were 38.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Johnson C Smith University is General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (24 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johnson C Smith University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Biology (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson C Smith University are Other managers (483,467 people), Physicians (433,895 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (395,775 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (256,882 people), and Postsecondary teachers (236,486 people).

The most specialized majors at Johnson C Smith University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Biology (24 degrees), Communications (12 degrees), and Social Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson C Smith University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Johnson C Smith University are Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Biology (24 degrees), Communications (12 degrees), and Social Sciences (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johnson C Smith University are Elementary & secondary schools (963,267 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (925,237 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (819,308 people), Computer Systems Design (697,751 people), and Banking & related activities (591,174 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johnson C Smith University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Johnson C Smith University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Johnson C Smith University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

138

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson C Smith University, which is 0.449 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johnson C Smith University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson C Smith University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 3 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Johnson C Smith University in Social Work, which is 5 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from Johnson C Smith University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Johnson C Smith University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.73% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
155 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johnson C Smith University is black or african american (155 degrees awarded). There were 38.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (4 degrees).

18.5% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
49 degrees awarded
White Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johnson C Smith University is black or african american female (106 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (49 degrees).

Operations

Johnson C Smith University has an endowment valued at nearly $64.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 196k (0.305%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Johnson C Smith University had a total salary expenditure of 51.8M. Johnson C Smith University employs 34 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Johnson C Smith University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Assistant professor (14), and Female Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson C Smith University are: Management, with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$64.3M

2023 Endowment

1.27%

growth from 2022

Johnson C Smith University has an endowment valued at about $64.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Johnson C Smith University grew 1.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.8M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johnson C Smith University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.1M

2023 Salaries

4.49%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Johnson C Smith University paid a median of $17.1M in salaries, which represents 33.1% of their overall expenditure ($51.8M) and a 4.49% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.34% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.08% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Johnson C Smith University paid a total of $5.19M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johnson C Smith University were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johnson C Smith University were Management with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johnson C Smith University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Female Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Johnson C Smith University.

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