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Johnson University Teaching Programs

Johnson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Knoxville, TN. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Johnson University?

Contact information for Johnson University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN 37998
Phone:	8655734517
Website:	johnsonu.edu/
Admissions:	johnsonu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	johnsonu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Johnson University?

You can apply to Johnson University online at: https://my.johnsonu.edu/ICS/Admissions

Johnson University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Johnson University

Here’s what Johnson University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Johnson University?

Johnson University maintains an acceptance rate of 65%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Johnson University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 570. Math scores were between 470 and 540.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1110. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Johnson University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Johnson University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	332	214	64%
Women	462	303	66%

Can I Afford Johnson University?

The average net price after aid at Johnson University is $20,303. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$19,200
In-State Fees	$1,922
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,200
Out-of-State Fees	$1,922
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$21,122
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,122

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Johnson University receive some form of financial aid (170 students).

About 89% of students at Johnson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,557 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,257.

Student Loan Debt

55% of Johnson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,030 per year.

Johnson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 366 students enrolled at Johnson University. Johnson University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 703 undergraduate students at Johnson University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	42
Hispanic	47
White	501
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	63

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Johnson University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	76
Indiana	16
Kentucky	12
Illinois	9
Virginia	9

Additionally, approximately 9.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Johnson University Graduate Student Diversity

242 of Johnson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Johnson University, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Johnson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	39
Hispanic	10
White	150
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	20

Online Learning at Johnson University

Johnson University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

191 undergraduate students at Johnson University took at least one online class — of those, 96 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 5 students took at least one online class and 143 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Johnson University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Johnson University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	14	19	—	33
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	4	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	2	—	—	2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	2	—	—	2
Special Education and Teaching	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Johnson University

Johnson University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Johnson University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.