Saturday, November 21, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Johnson C. Smith University

Work 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216
Work(704) 378-1010
Web site: http://www.jcsu.edu
Tier 4
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : Johnson C. Smith University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1867
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 1,571
Setting: urban
Endowment: $47,436,278
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 7/1
Application fee: $25
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 49.3%
Selectivity: least selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $15,754
Mission  
School mission: Johnson C. Smith University is the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to become an IBM ThinkPad University. Each student receives an IBM laptop computer equipped with the latest software and wireless capabilities. Internet access is provided through electronic data ports in the library, dormitory rooms and multimedia classrooms. Network access is available through dial-up modem for off-campus students. The university's service learning component, which combines academics and community service, has become a national model to other higher education institutions. Study abroad opportunities are available in Australia, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Russia, and Spain. Extensive career development opportunities abound through co-op programs and internships with more than 90 companies.

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