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Quick Facts

We are an independent historically Black university located in Charlotte, N.C. that continues to gain a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology in innovative, socially conscious ways to empower tomorrow's diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders. 

Stats at a glance
100-acre, scenic campus in Charlotte, N.C.
15 NCAA Division II sports teams
11:1 faculty to student ratio
Stats at a glance
100-acre, scenic campus in Charlotte, N.C.
15 NCAA Division II sports teams
11:1 faculty to student ratio
Stats at a glance
100-acre, scenic campus in Charlotte, N.C.
15 NCAA Division II sports teams
11:1 faculty to student ratio
Quick Facts

Here's a look at all our stats at a glance:

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1,102
(Fall 2023)

52% Female
46% Male

ACCREDITATIONS:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
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55%
Out-of-state
45%
4
15

Men's Football
Women's Volleyball
Men's and Women's Basketball
Women's Softball
Men's Golf
Men's and Women's Tennis
Women's Bowling
Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track
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9

ΑΦΑ - Alpha Phi Alpha
ΑΚΑ - Alpha Kappa Alpha
ΚΑΨ - Kappa Alpha Psi
ΩΨΦ - Omega Psi Phi
ΔΣΘ - Delta Sigma Theta
ΦΒΣ - Phi Beta Sigma
ΖΦΒ - Zeta Phi Beta
ΣΓΡ - Sigma Gamma Rho
ΙΦΘ - Iota Phi Theta
TΒΣ - Tau Beta Sigma
SΦS -Swing Phi Swing
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24 Hours a Day
7 Days a Week
365 Days a Year
7
19

18 Undergraduate
1 Graduate (Master of Social Work)
8
11:1

79 Full-Time Faculty
92% faculty with terminal degrees
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$63 Million

We are an independent historically Black university located in Charlotte, N.C. that continues to gain a national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology in innovative, socially conscious ways to empower tomorrow’s diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders.

Charlotte is the 15th largest city in the country and the nation’s fifth fastest-growing large city. A hub for banking, finance, fintech and energy, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States. Johnson C. Smith University is located within the city’s vibrant urban core.

JCSU offers a progressive curriculum with 23 degree-seeking programs to more than 1,040 students who come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The enriching environment enables students to explore and grow — intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually — and develop a sense of social responsibility.

JCSU is committed to hiring expert faculty members who prepare students for rewarding careers by helping them develop the professional and social skills needed for workforce success.

The University has strong community relationships and strategic partnerships with businesses, corporations and professional groups. As an active community partner, JCSU serves as a catalyst for building and sustaining assets in the surrounding neighborhoods and throughout the city.

Johnson C. Smith University continues to evolve into a 21st century university that builds upon its long legacy of producing compassionate and forward-thinking leaders.

Special Recognitions

  • #1 Private HBCU in North Carolina (U.S. News and World)

  • #1 Small College in North Carolina for graduate job placement (Zippia)

  • #17 Best Colleges for Sports Management in America (Niche)