- Acceptance rate: 45% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,326 a year (2022–23)
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Johnson C Smith University reported an acceptance rate of 45% for fall 2024.
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Johnson C Smith University GPA requirements
Johnson C Smith University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Johnson C Smith University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Johnson C Smith University acceptance rate
Johnson C Smith University admitted 3,083 of 6,820 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 45%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Johnson C Smith University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 1,252 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Johnson C Smith University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Johnson C Smith University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Johnson C Smith University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,326 a year at Johnson C Smith University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Johnson C Smith University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Johnson C Smith University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Johnson C Smith University?
Check Johnson C Smith University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Johnson C Smith University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at Johnson C Smith University?
A lot: Johnson C Smith University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Johnson C Smith University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Johnson C Smith University admitted 45% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Johnson C Smith University look for?
Johnson C Smith University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Johnson C Smith University?
Johnson C Smith University's acceptance rate was 45% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,083 of 6,820 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Johnson C Smith University?
Yes. Johnson C Smith University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Johnson C Smith University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,326 a year at Johnson C Smith University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Johnson C Smith University?
No, but it considers one. Johnson C Smith University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Johnson C Smith University if a parent went there?
No. Johnson C Smith University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Johnson C Smith University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Johnson C Smith UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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