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Johnson University

#9 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 263 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    D+
  6. Party Scene
    C-
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    A+
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    A-
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Johnson University is an above-average private, Christian university located in Tennessee. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 690 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Johnson University acceptance rate is 47%. Popular majors include Biblical Studies, Divinity, Ministry, and Pre-Theology, and Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling. Graduating 56% of students, Johnson University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $25,100.
About Johnson University...
Athletic Division
NCCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
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Address
7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
Website
johnsonu.edu/home.aspx
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Johnson University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
47%
Application Deadline
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SAT Range
980-1220
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$16,368/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,898/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,114/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,352/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,084/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,343/ year
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Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.14 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.15 responses
80%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.15 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biblical Studies
    192 Graduates
  • Divinity, Ministry, and Pre-Theology
    42 Graduates
  • Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling
    33 Graduates
  • Missionary Studies
    26 Graduates
  • Religious Vocations
    24 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    18 Graduates
  • Non-Profit and Public Management
    17 Graduates
  • Communications
    9 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    6 Graduates
  • Business
    4 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
690Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
17%
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  • Friendly and caring people
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life.17 responses
Poll
84%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.19 responses
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What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 9 responses
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  • A positive schooling experience.
    89%
  • An extremely negative schooling experience.
    11%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
56%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.9 responses
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Amazing community, even as a socially anxious person I had easily found friends. Class size is kept small, with some only having 10 students or as big as 40, but that is generally just for the freshman level courses. Professors are all friendly, flexible and understandable. Great Christian Atmosphere!
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It's my first year attending Johnson and I'd have to say my experience has been good overall. If you are looking for a good Christian education, Johnson is the place for you. The professors are very friendly and have a passion for the material. The campus community is very tight-knit. I feel like I've met some of my best friends for life at JU. The only bad side of it all is that being surrounded by a bunch of people who are like-minded can start to feel a little boring. Other than that, Johnson University is a great school!
Johnson University is a fine place to go to college. Relative to other private/Christian Universities, Johnson's academics seem to hold up well within most departments. The mandatory Bible core has unexpectedly turned out to be one of my favorite things about this institution. Also, the dorm rooms are indeed really really nice. All of the professors have been extremely cooperative and approachable. In general, because the campus is so small, all of the faculty and staff seem genuinely invested in each student's well-being, and would do anything for their beneficence.