100 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216

Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. JCSU has ranked twice among the top tier of comprehensive colleges in the South and among the top 10 Best Black Colleges by U.S. News and World Report.

The academic program at Johnson C. Smith University emphasizes the importance of ethical values as a foundation for intellectual development. More than 27 majors are offered through the College of arts and sciences, the College of Professional Students, and the Honors College.

The Johnson C. Smith University campus is located in Charlotte, two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cooperative learning programs and internships are available at more than 90 companies in the area. In addition, all students are required to complete at least 40 hours of community service before graduating.

Johnson C. Smith University is an NCAA Division II school, with six men's and eight women's teams including basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, and track. Students can also participate in more than 100 student organizations including academic clubs, class council, Greek organizations, pep squads, and a student newspaper.

Quick Facts:

Johnson C. Smith University boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the nation for Division II schools.

More than 1,400 students are enrolled at Johnson C. Smith University, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 13:1.

Johnson C. Smith University is a founding member of the United Negro College Fund.

All incoming students receive a laptop computer with software and wireless capability.

Johnson C. Smith University offers an ROTC program in cooperation with UNC Charlotte.

Freshmen students are required to live on campus unless they are Charlotte residents.

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