Quick Facts
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Campus
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100 acre campus near Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
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Location
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In Mecklenburg County, Southwestern North Carolina
Approximately 244 miles from Atlanta, Georgia
Approximately 355 miles from Washington, D.C.
Conveniently located near Charlotte-Douglas
International Airport
Easily accessible from Interstates 77 and 85
Beaches and mountains are only a few hours away
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History
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Founded and chartered as Biddle Memorial Institute in 1867. Renamed Johnson C. Smith University in 1923. Women first admitted in 1932. Joined the United Negro College Fund in 1944. Completed the historic "Vision Shared" $63.8 million dollar capital campaign drive in 1998.
Completed the "Pathways to Success" $81.5 million in 2007.
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Faculty
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100 full-time instructional faculty
Student/faculty ratio 13:1
81% of full-time faculty hold doctorates or terminal degrees
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Accreditation
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE)
Association of Collegiate Business Schools
and Programs (ACBSP)
Council on Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
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Endowment
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$34.7 million | Beneficiary of the Duke Endowment, 1924
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Cost
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See Fee Schedule for a complete listing of charges for tuition, fees, room, and board
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Academic Programs
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Majors:
Business Administration
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Computer Sciences/Information Systems
Criminology
Economics
Elementary Education
English
French
General Science
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History
Health Education
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Music
Interdisciplinary Studies
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work
Spanish
Sports Management
Visual and Performing Arts
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Special Opportunities
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Service learning component combines academics and community service.
In 2008, the University introduced the Go Global Initiative which helped
students secure passports. JCSU also has a Smith Institute for Applied Research
which is comprised of four centers. Extensive career development opportunities
are also available through co-op programs with over 90 companies.
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Special Recognition
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| 2001-2007 | U.S. News Best Colleges – Ranked among the Top Tier comprehensive colleges in the South |
| 2005-2006 | Black Issues Top 100 Degree Producers-Ranked in Computer Science |
| 1999-2006 | Black Enterprise - Top 50 Best Colleges and Universities for African Americans (Bi-annual ranking) |
| 2004 | US News Best Values - Ranked 2nd among comprehensive colleges in the South |
| 2003 | Black Issues Top 100 Degree Producers - Ranked in Computer Science and English |
| 2003 | Received the USA Today/NCAA Academic Achievement Award |
| 2002 | Yahoo Magazine Top 50 Most Wired Small Colleges |
| 1997-1998 | John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges |
| 1996 | John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant |
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Enrollment:
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Full-time: 1415 | Part-time: 51
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Student Profile
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27.7% North Carolina residents
13.0% South Carolina residents
0.8% International
58.5% Other states and territories
98.1% Black/African-American
59.1% Female
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Technology
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Each full-time student receives laptop computer equipped with complete access to a campus-wide network through wired and wireless
connectivity. Internet access is provided through electronic data ports in the library, dormitory rooms (one per pillow) and
multimedia classrooms. The university has made a commitment to utilizing technology in the classroom by implementing
"Smart Classrooms" which have varying degrees of technology faculty can use to engage students.
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Last updated: 11/25/09
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