There is a private university in Charlotte, NC called Johnson C Smith University. Johnson C Smith University occupies a total area of about 105 acres. The foundation of Johnson C Smith University was laid down in the year 1867. Johnson C Smith University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Sit Lux and its official colors are gold and navy blue. The total enrolment stands at 1,624 students at Johnson C Smith University. Around 1,435 and 59 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 159 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 82% of the students are 24 and under at Johnson C Smith University. At JCSU around 83% are Black or African American, 11% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 2% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 153 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Avon Williams (Politician), Rasheed Wallace (Basketball player), Don Pullen (Record producer, Jazz Pianist), and John Adams (Jockey, Horse trainer). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 40 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). The total endowment of the Johnson C Smith University is around $51 million (Beneficiary of the Duke Endowment, 1924).
