# Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)

Private nonprofit college in Charlotte, NC. IPEDS ID 198756.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johnson-c-smith-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/johnson-c-smith-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 45% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,894 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 34%; beats 14% of NC colleges and 18% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $42,680; beats 22% of NC colleges and 19% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,940 |
| 30-48k | $21,165 |
| 48-75k | $21,005 |
| 75-110k | $19,722 |
| 110k+ | $29,050 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.33 years on average (25% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $42,680 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,940 | $86,340 | 9.4 years |
| 30-48k | $21,165 | $91,644 | 10.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,005 | $90,952 | 9.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,722 | $85,396 | 9.3 years |
| 110k+ | $29,050 | $125,787 | 13.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $34,923
- Tuition and fees: $21,300
- Housing and meals: $9,014; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,273 applicants, 1,832 admitted, 283 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 45%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 43%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (23 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $37,906 | $51,371 | $37,038 |
| Criminology | $32,751 | $46,215 | $32,047 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,678 | $44,678 | $34,078 |
| Biology | $28,675 | $42,595 | $28,123 |
| Communications | $26,090 | $40,600 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,847 | $38,941 | $36,285 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $29,621 | not reported | $31,000 |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $33,093 |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | $41,000 |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $102,920 (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $75,190 (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC), $67,230 (NC), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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