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Johnson University

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN · Rural · 743 students
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$22,063
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
59%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$40,596
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
65%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
163 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$21,122
Housing & food (on campus)$9,900
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$38,200
Average net price$22,063
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$21,122
Housing & food (on campus)$9,900
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$38,200
Average net price$22,063
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: johnsonu.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Johnson University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$20,576
Fees$2,036
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,600
Transportation$3,220
Total published by the school$38,200
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,246
$30–48k
$19,212
$48–75k
$23,206
$75–110k
$25,075
$110k+
$24,860
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
59%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
15%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 19% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,649
10 yrs after entry$40,596
Debt
Median at graduation$21,500
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26k
90th percentile$33,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1078
R 490–570 · M 470–540
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–24 · E 17–24 · M 16–24
SAT middle 50%: 960–1110
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$50,581
Independent
19%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,649
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,075/mo
Teaching spend
$10,567
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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