University Costs and fees

Tuition and fees for JCSU

At Johnson C. Smith University, we understand the cost of a good education is an important consideration for students and their parents. We remain committed to providing students with the best education possible at an affordable cost. We’re confident the value of your JCSU experience will exceed the costs—you’ll gain knowledge, relationships, and skills here that you’ll treasure the rest of your life.

The University reserves the right to change tuition and other charges at the beginning of the semester if such change is necessary in the judgment of the Board of Trustees.

Dollars and Sense provides a full breakdown of all of our fees

Tuition Fee Schedule

Basic fee information

JCSU tuition is $11,075.00 per semester for a full-time undergraduate student with 12-18 credit hours per semester. Undergraduate students enrolled for more than 18 credit hours will be charged an additional $838.00 per credit hour.

Tuition for part-time undergraduate students is $887.50 per credit hour and applies to students who are enrolled for 11 credit hours or less.

Graduate students enrolled full-time, 9-15 credit hours per semester, pay $11,075.00. Graduate students studying less than 9 hours per semester pay $1,230.00 per credit hour. All graduate students pay a mandatory fee of $185.00 per semester.

Students enrolled in our evening and online program pay $660.00 per credit hour per term and a mandatory fee of $185.00 per semester.

Students living on-campus will also need to pay for room and a meal plan. The cost per semester depends on the residence hall and meal plan selected. There are also application fees, parking fees and other fees to consider.

Please refer to our Dollars and Sense guide for a complete breakdown of all of our student fees.

Refund information

For information about refunds, please refer to our BankMobile Refund Agreement.

Meal plans

Meal plan 1

This plan is available to students living on and off campus. It offers nineteen (19) meals per week, Monday- Sunday. The meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday-Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. This plan also includes $300.00 Flex Dollars for the student for usage in select dining locations managed by the food management company. All Flex dollars must be used by the end of the semester.

Meal plan 2

This plan is available to students living on and off campus. It offers fifteen (15) meals per week, three (3) meals per day, Monday – Friday. Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No weekends. This plan also includes $400.00 Flex Dollars for the student for usage in select dining locations managed by the food management company. All Flex dollars must be used by the end of the semester.

Meal plan 4

This plan is for off-campus students only. It offers ten (10) meals per week. This plan offers Breakfast, Lunch and/or Dinner 5 days per week not to exceed 10 meals per week. No weekends. This plan also includes $100.00 Flex Dollars for the student for usage in select dining locations managed by the food management company. All Flex dollars must be used by the end of the semester.

Dietary Restrictions

Students who have dietary restrictions must meet with the Health Center staff at the beginning of each semester. The Health Center staff will work in conjunction with our food services provider to develop a meal plan to accommodate these students.

Reminder

Students must have a valid JCSU ID card to enter the cafeteria. Students without a valid ID card must go to the Business Office in Biddle Hall Suite 320 to pay for a new card and then to the JCSU IT Help Desk to have a replacement ID card made.

Summer school fees for 2026

Course offerings are usually limited and are determined on a demand basis. Financial Aid awarded for the regular semester is not automatically carried forward and requires completion of a separate application. In order to receive Financial Aid, a student must be enrolled for 6 credit hours.

Traditional undergraduate students pay $660.00 per credit hour for JCSU's summer school program.

Other fees:

Mandatory fees	$185
Insurance fee	$50 (If not enrolled Spring 2025)
Room charge	$1,500
Meal plan (only one option is available during summer school)	$1,320
Parking decal	$60

Evening and online program summer school program

Tuition	$660 per credit hour
Mandatory fee	$185
Parking decal	$60 (if not enrolled in previous term)

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