JCSU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Johnson C Smith University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is JCSU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. JCSU's acceptance rate is 45.21% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,820 students applied and 3,083 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into JCSU is not low.

To apply to JCSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Johnson C Smith University.

JCSU's acceptance rate is the 7th lowest among 57 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
JCSU's yield rate is 12.84%, which is significantly lower by 21.15 percentage points (approximately 62.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to JCSU at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, JCSU's acceptance rate is 45.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.84%. 2,011 men and 3,107 women applied to JCSU and 1,138 men and 1,848 women students were accepted.

Among them, 188 men and 207 women were enrolled in JCSU. You can explore the JCSU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at JCSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,820	2,011	3,107	0	1,702
Admitted	3,083	1,138	1,848	0	97
Enrolled	396	188	207	0	1
Acceptance Rate	45.21%	56.59%	59.48%	-	5.70%
Yield	12.84%	16.52%	11.20%	-	1.03%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Johnson C Smith University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 396 first-year students enrolled in JCSU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.23% and part-time students is 1.77%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.47% and women students is 52.27%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at JCSU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at JCSU
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	396	188	207	1
Full-time	389	187	201	1
Part-time	7	1	6	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at JCSU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Johnson C Smith University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

JCSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to JCSU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.jcsu.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.jcsu.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the JCSU?

JCSU is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 45.21%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to JCSU?

JCSU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does JCSU require essays or personal statements?

JCSU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for JCSU admission?

JCSU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

JCSU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, JCSU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, JCSU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for JCSU?

The institutional SAT code for JCSU is 5333 and 4-digit ACT code is 3112.