Acceptance Rate
43%
Enrollment
1,047
Graduation Rate
34%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,680
Retention Rate
63%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$20,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,480
Avg Net Price
$20,011
Room & Board
$9,014
Total COA
$34,228
Median Debt
$30,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$19,693
$30,001–48,000
$29,425
$48,001–75,000
$17,959
$75,001–110,000
$19,673
$110,001+
$21,063
Pell Grant Rate: 68%
Federal Loan Rate: 73%
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Sticker Price$29,494
Estimated Net Price$20,011 (avg)
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Johnson C Smith University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
34%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,680
Retention Rate
63%
Median Debt
$30,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
20.6%
Biology
13.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
11.1%
Social Sciences
11.1%
Computer Science
7.8%
Communication
6.7%
Psychology
5.6%
Public Administration & Social Services
5.6%
Health Professions
3.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.8%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | $37,977 |
| Biology, General | 30 | — |
| Social Work | 24 | $41,048 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 | $31,843 |
| Criminology | 20 | $35,897 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 19 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | $28,625 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | $54,628 |
| Psychology, General | 13 | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 4 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — |
Demographics
Men 49%Women 51%
White
0.6%
Black
77.6%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More
0.2%
International
1.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
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App Fee (Domestic)$25
App Fee (International)$25
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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