School Overview
Johnson University is a private, four-year Christian university that sits in the beautiful foothills of the Smoky Mountains of Knoxville, Tennessee. Johnson was originally founded as The School of Evangelists in 1893. It was later renamed Johnson Bible College and then Johnson University.
Johnson degree programs include a biblical core and an arts and science core. has many attractive aspects of student life from curricular to extracurricular, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, communal worship, athletics, and intramurals.
The main Johnson University campus buildings include the Gally Commons dining hall, The Underground coffee shop, residence halls, a fitness center, the Johnson University library, five full-service computer labs, a recording studio, and the University Counseling Center (found in Myrtle Hall).
Johnson educates students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.
Johnson University Mission
Johnson University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (865) 573-4517 |
| Website: | johnsonu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://my.johnsonu.edu/ICS/Admissions |
| Address: | 7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN 37998 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,037 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 60% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 541 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,920 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,920 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,644 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Johnson University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Johnson University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | |
| Grand total | 10 | 8 | 34 | 18 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Johnson University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $16,920 |
| Out-of-state | $16,920 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,670 |
| Out-of-state | $10,670 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 154 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 149 | 94% | $7,644 |
| Student loan aid | 100 | 63% | $6,349 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 650 | 86% | $7,708 |
| Federal student loans | 482 | 64% | $6,495 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Johnson University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Johnson University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 398 | 198 | 200 | Percent admitted | 100% | 55% | 52% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 36% | 38% | 35% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Johnson University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 725 |
| Graduate enrollment | 312 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Johnson University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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