Johnson University Tuition & Cost

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  • 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

Sticker Price

$38,720
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

Annual Tuition & Costs

The annual tuition to attend Johnson University is $21,122. The cost is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Room and board fees are an additional $9,900. For educational materials, students should allocate approximately $1,200 for books and supplies plus $1,922 for other fees charged by the school. Finally, students should budget $4,576 for miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. With all these fees considered, the expected total cost to attend Johnson University on a full-time basis is $38,720 per annum.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $9,900 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Knoxville should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,200.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $4,576 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $4,573 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Johnson University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $22,615* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$22,615

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income Johnson University
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$17,246
$30,001 to $48,000$19,212
$48,001 to $75,000$23,206
$75,001 to $110,000$25,075
$110,000+$24,860

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Johnson University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

99% of full-time undergrad Johnson University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $11,630 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

39 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $5,657. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Johnson University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

58% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,219 and 10% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $13,823.

Financial Aid Johnson University
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $11,630 99%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $6,039 96%
Pell Grants $5,657 39%
Other Federal Grants $2,065 20%
State and Local Grants $5,719 55%
Federal Student Loans $5,219 58%
Other Student Loans $13,823 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $38,720 Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual tuition and living expenses of $38,720. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 34%
Loans 15%
Out of Pocket 51%

Grants and Scholarships

34% - $11,630

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Johnson University or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

15% - $5,219

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

51% - $17,295

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to Johnson University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $90,460. The loan balance of $90,460 is a four year multiple of the $22,615 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $1,028 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $123,369.09.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for Johnson University
Example Loan $90,460
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $1,028.08
Total Interest Paid $32,909.09
Sum of All Loan Payments $123,369.09

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Johnson University, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $123,369.09 would be needed to afford a $1,028.08 monthly payment in the example $90,460.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about Johnson University student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$154,880
Projected degree price by year for Johnson University
Year All Residents
1 $38,720
2 $41,542
3 $44,571
4 $47,820

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Johnson University to be $154,880 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7.3% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Johnson University
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
All Residents $600 $1,800 $2,400

Estimated cost for a class at Johnson University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Johnson University versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Johnson University Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical tuition and price increases for Johnson University.

Tuition history for Johnson University
Year Tuition Annual Increase
2023 $18,428 6%
2022 $17,384 0%
2021 $17,384 6%
2020 $16,400 5.9%
2019 $15,480 4%
2018 $14,880 8%
2017 $13,780 6%
2016 $13,000 10.2%
2015 $11,800 5.4%
2014 $11,200 12.6%
2013 $9,950

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220473.

Last updated: August 2026