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Johnson C Smith University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Johnson C Smith University
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Johnson C Smith University is a private liberal arts college in Charlotte, North Carolina, with about 1,200 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 45.2% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $21,300 a year before aid.

What Johnson C Smith costs

Johnson C Smith University charges $21,300 a year in published tuition and fees, about $10,650 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $34,923 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $20,528 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Johnson C Smith

For fall 2024, Johnson C Smith University received 6,820 applications and admitted 3,083 students, and 396 enrolled as first-years.

What Johnson C Smith students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Johnson C Smith University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management46
Sport and Fitness Administration / Management26
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies24
Biology / Biological Sciences17
Criminology15
Social Work14
Psychology14
Mass Communication / Media Studies13

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Johnson C Smith University's acceptance rate? 45.2% for fall 2024: 3,083 of 6,820 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Johnson C Smith University? $21,300 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Johnson C Smith University? About 1,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Johnson C Smith University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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