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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Johnson C Smith admits about 1 in 2 applicants (45%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 86% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 42%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled6 of 100 · 396 students
Admitted, went elsewhere39 of 100 · 2,687
Not admitted55 of 100 · 3,737

The funnel

Applied
6,820
Admitted
3,083
Enrolled
396

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (57% and 59%).

$25 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

13%

Yield

13% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college13%
13%
← 5%higher than 21% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college45%
45%
← More selectivemore selective than 86% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Johnson C Smith reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

Recent change: Stopped considering class rank in fall 2024.

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Johnson C Smith University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)