Johnson C. Smith University
HBCUTest-OptionalGreek Life
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Access to recording studios, whisper rooms, and Mac stations with latest audio production software
•One of the first universities in the country to use Reason music production software
•Virtual recording studio simulating professional equipment
ENSEMBLES & PERFORMANCE
•University Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Swing Group, and Electronic Music Ensemble
•International Institution of Sound (IIOS) marching band with Honda Battle of the Bands appearances
INTERNSHIPS & CAREER
•Students have interned with The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo)
•Graduates employed as engineers, managers, music ministers, and soloists
•Graduate acceptances include NYU and University of Massachusetts
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Oct 15, 2025
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Dec 15, 2025
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Feb 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$25
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Common App or JCSU direct application
•Performance is one of three concentrations within the BA Music program
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for admission to the Performance concentration
•Admission is based on university acceptance
Program info updated Mar 29, 8:37 PM
TRAINING & FACILITIES
•Access to recording studios, whisper rooms, and Mac stations with latest audio production software
•One of the first universities in the country to use Reason music production software
•Virtual recording studio simulating professional equipment
ENSEMBLES & PERFORMANCE
•University Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Swing Group, and Electronic Music Ensemble
•International Institution of Sound (IIOS) marching band with Honda Battle of the Bands appearances
INTERNSHIPS & CAREER
•Students have interned with The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo)
•Graduates employed as engineers, managers, music ministers, and soloists
•Graduate acceptances include NYU and University of Massachusetts
Updated Mar 29, 8:37 PM
Academic School Information
2.88
Avg GPA (W)
45%
Admit Rate
34%
Grad Rate
1,244
Enrollment
$42,680
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$21,300
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,894
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$19,940
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,165
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,005
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,722
Family Income $110k+$29,050
