Johnson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Johnson University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 940 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1893 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Johnson University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Johnson University.

Majors
Offered
48
Johnson University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Education, Management, Philosophy, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Johnson University is fair at 77% (close to Tennessee average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Johnson University is average: 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Johnson University is good - 10:1. Read more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high - $17,400 per year. The additional fees at Johnson University beyond tuition are roughly $1,900, which comes to $19,300 a year.

Read the details about Johnson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
63%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 443 applications were submitted and 280 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Johnson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,500
Low
Johnson University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Johnson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Johnson University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,500 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Johnson University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Johnson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Johnson University
7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, Tennessee
37998, USA
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