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Johnson C. Smith University

Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216-5398

Official telephone: (704) 378-1000
Website: https://www.jcsu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 782-7303
800 782-7303 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 9 for SAT I/ACT, August 9 for SAT II
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 2.48
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 74%
Average SAT I: 455 verbal, 439 math
Average ACT: 14 English, 16 math
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 22%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 19%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,472
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 704
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 44%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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