Johnson University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Knoxville, TN
4.5 2 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

978

Location Knoxville, Tennessee
Website johnsonu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Johnson University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1110
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

65.1%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 32.3%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$21,122

Costs for Johnson University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$21,122
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,922
Room and Board		$9,900
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,576
Total One Year Cost		$38,720

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Student 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 majors at Johnson University are Theology and Religious Vvocations and Education. 86% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations and 14% in Education.