Johnson C. Smith University
Johnson C. Smith University at a Glance
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Johnson C. Smith University Featured Rankings
About Johnson C. Smith University
According to Wikipedia, Johnson C. Smith University is a private historically black university in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools . The university awards Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work degrees.
Johnson C. Smith University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,273 | 45% | 71% | 34% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Johnson C. Smith University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $22,370 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $20,863 |
| 30K - 48K | $20,176 |
| 48K - 75K | $20,317 |
| 75K - 110K | $25,561 |
| 110K+ | $27,176 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Johnson C. Smith University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Johnson C. Smith University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $44,849 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Johnson C. Smith University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | 1,293 | 53 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Johnson C. Smith University?
Johnson C. Smith University is located at 100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216-5398.
How Safe is Johnson C. Smith University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Johnson C. Smith University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Johnson C. Smith University has a violent crime rate of 0.31% and a property crime rate of 0.31%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Johnson C. Smith University Known For?
Johnson C. Smith University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Social Work
- Mathematics
- History
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Medical
- Engineering
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Communications
Johnson C. Smith University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Johnson C. Smith University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Johnson C. Smith University ranks #207 in the U.S. and #487 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #536 in the U.S. and #2218 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #711 in the U.S. and #2105 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #794 in the U.S. and #3441 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #957 in the U.S. and #4271 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1008 in the U.S. and #3494 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1035 in the U.S. and #5520 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1144 in the U.S. and #4928 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1222 in the U.S. and #5047 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1307 in the U.S. and #4155 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1457 in the U.S. and #3845 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesJohnson C. Smith University ranks #1992 in the U.S. and #7407 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWho Are Johnson C. Smith University's Most Influential Alumni?
Johnson C. Smith University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Biology. Here are some of Johnson C. Smith University's most famous alumni:
- Mary McLeod Bethune
- An American educator and civil rights leader .
- Clarence F. Stephens
- An American mathematician.
- Alicia Nicki Washington
- An American computer scientist, author, and professor.
- Thereasea Elder
- A Public health nurse.
- J. Eugene Grigsby
- An American painter.
- Sadye Curry
- An African-American gastroenterologist.
- Elgy Johnson
- An American mathematician .
- Chris Smith
- A Politician in the senate of Florida, United States.
