Johnson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	776
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Johnson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Johnson University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Johnson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Johnson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Johnson University is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Johnson University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,274

Cost of attendance at Johnson University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,274

Cost of attendance at Johnson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Johnson University received on average $9,212 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,212

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	65	39%	$4,696	$305,244
Other Federal Grant	71	43%	$5,053	$358,756
State Grant/Scholarships	72	43%	$4,835	$348,106
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	146	88%	$4,623	$674,980
Total Grant & Scholarships	150	90%	$9,212	$1,381,842

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johnson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johnson University students is 61.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.8%.

61.4%

African American 50.0% 2 students
white 62.5% 90 students
unknown 62.5% 5 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Johnson University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johnson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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