Johnson C. Smith University
Admissions
Interested in attending Johnson C. Smith University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Johnson C. Smith University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Johnson C. Smith University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Johnson C. Smith accepted 48% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 1,472 people applied and 705 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Johnson C. Smith University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 37% ended up enrolling at Johnson C. Smith University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Johnson C. Smith University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Johnson C. Smith considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Johnson C. Smith University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Johnson C. Smith University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.18.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Johnson C. Smith is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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