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Johnson University

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN · Rural · 743 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Johnson University is a private Christian institution renowned for preparing students for leadership and service through strong programs in biblical studies, intercultural ministry, teacher education, and counseling. A defining hallmark of the undergraduate academic experience is that all traditional students complete a foundational major in Bible and Theology alongside their chosen professional field. Situated on a scenic 350-acre campus along the French Broad River just outside Knoxville, the university fosters a close-knit, Christ-centered community focused on spiritual formation, service, and fellowship. This distinctive blend of professional preparation, mandatory biblical grounding, and a mission-driven campus culture provides a deeply integrated living and learning environment for prospective students.


Wikipedia:Johnson University is a private Christian university headquartered in Kimberlin Heights, Tennessee, United States. Rooted in the tenets of the Restoration Movement, it maintains affiliation with the Christian churches and churches of Christ.

Location
Knoxville, TN, 37998 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
163 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$34,244
Avg net price
$22,063
Room & board
$9,900
Tuition
$21,122
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,246
$30–48k
$19,212
$48–75k
$23,206
$75–110k
$25,075
$110k+
$24,860
Admissions
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1078
Reading 490570
Math 470540
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1824
English 1724
Math 1624
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
4-yr on-time completion
43%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
15%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,649
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,596
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,500
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
25%
Median family income
$50,581
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,649
10 years after entry
$40,596
Bible/Biblical Studies133
Theological and Ministerial Studies27
Psychology, General20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Business Administration, Management and Operations12
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness9
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services8
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology7
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries5
English Language and Literature, General4
Religious Music and Worship4
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language3
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians2
Visual and Performing Arts, General2
Human Resources Management and Services2
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Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,075/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,567
Federal loan rate
55%

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