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Private 4 Year

Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

939
Johnson University overview
Location Knoxville, Tennessee
Online johnsonu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Johnson University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Johnson University sits on a 278-acre campus along the French Broad River in Knoxville, Tennessee, approximately 20 minutes from downtown. Founded in 1893 as the School of the Evangelists, the institution maintains its heritage as a Christian university affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. The university focuses on ministry and professional studies programs, with notable strengths in Bible and theology, teacher education, and intercultural studies. Students are required to live on campus through their junior year, with residence halls organized in traditional dormitory style housing. As a member of the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference, Johnson University competes in seven varsity sports as the Johnson Royals.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Johnson University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 1000/1175
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.52

Applications Accepted

63.2% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$17,384
Costs for Johnson University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,890
Room and Board $8,664
Budget for Other Expenses$1,825
Total One Year Cost$30,963

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Johnson University students
Subject Percent of Class
Theology and Religious Vvocations 86%
Education 14%

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Last updated February 24, 2024