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Johnson University

Knoxville, TN, USA

Johnson University is a private, Christian university founded in 1893. The curriculum integrates the arts and sciences with Bible studies and theology. Johnson University is affiliated with the Independent Christian Church and offers an on-campus chapel. The Tennessee campus also features a music department, a center for intercultural studies, a recording studio, and a preaching center. Johnson’s on-campus library holds over 100,000 volumes, including the theological library and historical archives of the University.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
81%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
OtherMarch 15

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
47%
Out-Of-State Students
55%
54%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1106
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
942
Total Number of Undergrads
658
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
81%
20-39 Students
15%
40-99 Students
2%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$18,915
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$19,274
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,274
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,664
Books and Supplies
$1200

Aid & Grants

0
100
53%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,271
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,701
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,910

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,516
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Student Organizations
8
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Lion- the Royals
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Knoxville
Indianapolis
Orlando
Louisville
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
61%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,700

What Students Are Saying

Johnson University is outstanding.
They provide us with numerous resources that prepare us for expanding the Kingdom of God among all nations in every major available.
They teach us how to live our life for Christ and to love and give back to others.
Katlyn from Walland, TN
Respectably holds to rules and requirements.
Julianna from York New Salem, PA
Johnson is the most friendly, supportive college I've visited. The professors are great, the classes are helpful, and the campus is beautiful. The people here are really concerned on making sure you strengthen your relationship with God and helping to prepare you for ministry. You need to come to Johnson University.
Jesusgirl from Knoxville, TN
Very good school of high quality. Easy to get into, however they have many rules to follow. I truly enjoy this school.
Joshua from Lakewood, CO
This college's focus is definitely on student learning and God. It is a wonderful community and body of students. Coming here means assured learning, and a great starting point for your career.
Parker from Columbia, MO
Great college with teachers and faculty that actually care about you. Located right outside the Smokey Mountains it is a beautiful campus and is very well maintained. Awesome place to connect with people and further your education.
samuel from Saint Charles, MO
Johnson has a fantastic atmosphere! All the faculty is willing to help, all the students are creative, welcoming, friendly, and kind! Our campus, along with our dorms are better than any other colleges I've checked out!
JERI from Stilesville, IN