Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,923. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,300 |
| Housing & meals | $9,014 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $5,250 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,841 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,923 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
JCSU net price compared with other North Carolina colleges
JCSU has the 36th-lowest average net price of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | $20,109 | 71% | $54,967 |
| 33 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | $20,689 | 48% | $45,543 |
| 34 | Wingate University | $20,748 | 46% | $52,649 |
| 35 | Carolina University | $20,828 | 22% | $32,864 |
| 36 | Johnson C Smith University | $20,894 | 34% | $42,680 |
| 37 | Warren Wilson College | $21,249 | 42% | $36,260 |
| 38 | Carolina College of Biblical Studies | $21,322 | 0% | $24,581 |
| 39 | William Peace University | $21,649 | 45% | $46,643 |
| 40 | Guilford College | $22,270 | 46% | $47,590 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All North Carolina colleges →
Why JCSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson C Smith University | 45% | $20,894 | 34% | $42,680 | This school |
| Brevard College | 42% | $23,509 | 49% | $43,545 | |
| Bennett College | 51% | $28,299 | 25% | $36,654 | |
| Carolina University | 40% | $20,828 | 22% | $32,864 | |
| Livingstone College | 59% | $13,479 | 28% | $32,600 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Johnson C Smith University would cost you $2,615 less per year than Brevard College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Johnson C Smith University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$10,980).
- Brevard College gives aided families $9,750 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | JCSU | Brevard College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,300 | $32,280 | −$10,980 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | +$200 |
| Housing & meals | $9,014 | $13,400 | −$4,386 |
| Personal & travel | $5,250 | $2,000 | +$3,250 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,841 | −$1,392 | −$449 |
| Sticker price | $34,923 | $47,288 | −$12,365 |
| Average grants | −$14,029 | −$23,779 | +$9,750 |
| You pay | $20,894 | $23,509 | −$2,615 |
“+” means JCSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
JCSU cost questions
How much is tuition at JCSU?
Tuition and fees are $21,300 a year.
What is the total cost of attending JCSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,923 a year.
What do families actually pay at JCSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,894 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,940; $48–75k pay $21,005; $110k+ pay $29,050.
How much debt do JCSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and 14.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Johnson C Smith University overview