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Johnson C Smith University Computer Science Programs

Johnson C Smith University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charlotte, NC. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Johnson C Smith University?

Get in touch with JCSU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216-5398
Phone:	7043781000
Website:	www.jcsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.jcsu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.jcsu.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into JCSU?

You can apply to JCSU online at: https://www.jcsu.edu/apply

JCSU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for JCSU

These are the things JCSU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into JCSU?

JCSU maintains an acceptance rate of 45%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at JCSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,011	1,138	57%
Women	3,107	1,848	60%

Can I Afford Johnson C Smith University?

The average net price after aid at JCSU is $20,011. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$19,270
In-State Fees	$2,030
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,270
Out-of-State Fees	$2,030
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$21,300
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,300

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at JCSU receive some form of financial aid (279 students).

About 93% of students at JCSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,611 per student.

69% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,979.

Student Loan Debt

75% of JCSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,342 per year.

Johnson C Smith University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 46 students enrolled at JCSU. JCSU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,047 undergraduate students at JCSU, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson C Smith University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	841
Hispanic	5
White	7
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	24

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at JCSU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	179
South Carolina	89
Florida	25
New York	16
Georgia	13

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Johnson C Smith University Graduate Student Diversity

44 of JCSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at JCSU, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson C Smith University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	38

Online Learning at Johnson C Smith University

JCSU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

621 undergraduate students at JCSU took at least one online class — of those, 113 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Computer Science Programs at Johnson C Smith University

These computer science degree programs are offered by JCSU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	14	—	—	14

Academic Programs at Johnson C Smith University

JCSU offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

JCSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.