Johnson C. Smith University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Johnson C. Smith University is a private historically Black university with an acceptance rate of 46%. Located on an 100-acre campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, JCSU's nearly 1,600 students are supported by a 13-to-1 student / faculty ratio. Students can choose from 22 undergraduate programs through JCSU's three colleges. Johnson C. Smith has a host of student clubs and organizations, and is a member of the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA).

Considering applying to Johnson C. Smith University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Johnson C. Smith University had an acceptance rate of 46%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 46 students were admitted, making JCSU's admissions process competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Johnson C. Smith University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 76% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Johnson C. Smith's admitted students fall within the bottom 29% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Johnson C. Smith University scored between 420 and 490, while 25% scored below 420 and 25% scored above 490. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 390 and 490, while 25% scored below 390 and 25% scored above 490. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 980 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Johnson C. Smith University.

Requirements

Johnson C. Smith does not require the SAT writing section. Note that JCSU participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Johnson C. Smith requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 40% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of JCSU's admitted students fall within the bottom 14% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Johnson C. Smith received a composite ACT score between 14 and 18, while 25% scored above 18 and 25% scored below 14.

Requirements

Johnson C. Smith does not require the optional ACT writing section. Note that JCSU does not provide information regarding the school's ACT superscore policy.

GPA

In 2017, the average high school GPA of Johnson C. Smith University's incoming freshmen class was 2.84, and over 65% of incoming students had average GPAs of 2.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to JCSU have primarily B-/C+ grades.

Admissions Chances

Johnson C. Smith University, which accepts just under half of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the school's average range, you have a strong chance of being accepted. However, JCSU also considers academic achievement in required high school coursework. Potential applicants should have a minimum of four English courses; three math courses; two social science courses; two natural science courses (including one with a lab); and two foreign language courses.

While not required, Johnson C. Smith will also consider application essays and letters of recommendation if submitted. JCSU recommends that interested applicants visit and tour the campus. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside Johnson C. Smith's average range.

If You Like Johnson C. Smith University, You May Also Like These Schools

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Johnson C. Smith University Undergraduate Admissions Office.