February 2010

• Introduction
• Barber-Scotia College
• Bennett College for Women
• Elizabeth City State University
• Fayetteville State University
• Johnson C. Smith University
• Livingstone College
• North Carolina A&T State University
• North Carolina Central University
• St. Augustine's College
• Shaw University
• Winston-Salem State University
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Johnson C. Smith University

“Surround Yourself with Success at JCSU”

Founded in 1867 as the Biddle Memorial Institute by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),with which it is still affiliated, Johnson C. Smith University underwent the change to its current name in 1923 with donations and an endowment by Smith’s widow. It was originally founded to prepare men for the Presbyterian ministry; it became co-ed in 1942. Today it is a private, 4-year, liberal arts school.

Academic Emphasis: Liberal arts, with programs in education and business. Bachelor’s degrees offered in 27 areas, including education, business administration, economics, social work and health and human performance (physical education teachers, school health, sports management and community health).

New or Noteworthy: The school focuses heavily on service learning. The new Metropolitan College offers flexibility and evening classes in a variety of disciplines and full completion of a criminology degree. JCSU has co-operative learning or internship relationships with more than 90 companies.

Tuition: $22,340

Enrollment: 1,500

Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-378-1000
www.jcsu.edu