North Carolina · Charlotte
Johnson C Smith University
A private Presbyterian HBCU in Charlotte founded in 1867 during Reconstruction to educate Black ministers and teachers.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
1,244
Admission rate
45%
Retention (first-year)
71%
Completion (150% of time)
34%
Pell recipients
69%
Black undergraduate share
81%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
81%
Hispanic
0%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Nonresident
2%
Unknown
15%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$21,300
Tuition, out-of-state
$21,300
Median federal loan debt
$20,500
Federal loan recipients
75%
Pell recipients
69%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$31,478
Median earnings, 10 years
$42,680
Median debt
$20,500
Retention
71%
Completion
34%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$7,806 monthly
Full-time faculty share
59%
DOE unit ID
198756
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
24 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 23
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Dance
- Economics
- English Language and Literature, General
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Public Health
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Work
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
Master · 1
- Social Work
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.