Johnson University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Johnson University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Johnson University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 658, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $17,384.

Knoxville, TN

$17,384

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

81%

Acceptance Rate Insight

81 of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

68%

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

61%

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile980-1185

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

942

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

3%

Black

8%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

25

Total Online Enrollment

438

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold36% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold23% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold50% online

Master'sCheck Bold22% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

43%

Institution Grant Aid

88%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,053
State Grant Aid$4,835
Institution Grant Aid$4,623
Pell Grant Aid$4,600

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

18.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
2COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
3COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
4EDUCATION.
5ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
6FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
7FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
8HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
9HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
10HISTORY
11HISTORY.
12PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
13PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
14PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
15PSYCHOLOGY.
16THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.