Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Johnson C Smith's yield is 4 pts higher than Fisk's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Fisk admits 37% vs. 45% at Johnson C Smith

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Fisk37%
Johnson C Smith45%
Applicants
Fisk11.4K
Johnson C Smith6.8K
Admitted
Fisk4.3K
Johnson C Smith3.1K
Yield rate
Fisk9%
Johnson C Smith13%

Quad's selectivity

  • FiskVery selective
  • Johnson C SmithSelective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Fisk41%
Johnson C Smith59%
Men admitted
Fisk30%
Johnson C Smith57%

Test scores

SAT total,

Fisk
1140–1510
Johnson C SmithTest-blind–

Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Fisk
19–24
Johnson C SmithTest-blind–

Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Fisk33%
Johnson C SmithNot reported
Submitted ACT
Fisk66%
Johnson C SmithNot reported

Test policy

  • FiskTest-optional
  • Johnson C SmithTest-blind

How they read a record

  • Fisk

    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

  • Johnson C Smith

    GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.

What they look at

FactorFiskJohnson C Smith
High school GPA RequiredRequired
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredNot considered
College-prep program ConsideredRequired
Recommendations ConsideredNot considered
Essay ConsideredConsidered
Legacy status ConsideredNot considered
Work experience ConsideredNot considered
Demonstration of competencies Not consideredNot considered
English proficiency test RequiredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why