Founded in 1893, Johnson University. is a Private college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 865 full time undergraduate students, and 275 full time graduate students.
The Johnson University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 48 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Johnson University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
47%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
980-1220
ACT Range
18-25
Admissions at JBC are considered More Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 37 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Johnson University.
8%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
8%
“They keep regular office hours”
92%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
92%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
8%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
92%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
8%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
25%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
75%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
8%
“They keep regular office hours”
92%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
44 Students rated on-campus housing 4.7 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
27 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
43 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
44 Students rated campus facilities 4.7 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
44 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
43 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
44 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
44 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
Johnson University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Johnson University?
15 Students rated Johnson University
Miley
I love the elementary education classroom and the intramural program that the campus has. The student body is very involved with everything that is going on and all of the sports teams support each other. All of the buildings on campus are very nice and the dorms are absolutely amazing.
Keegan
I love it here. If you want a small campus with a great community, Johnson is the place for you. The professors are great. There are multiple varsity sports teams as well as intramural sports. We are close to the city of Knoxville so there is a lot to do. We are also very close to Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.
madison
Honestly, i really liked Johnson. It's a great fit for any and everybody. You could walk straight in and feel like you've been going there for years. Everyone is so friendly and spontaneous. Everyone there makes sure you are helped or if there is anything you need they would be more than happy to help you, great school!
Samantha
Johnson is a community of wonderful, smart individuals who care about one another. The campus is well kept, and beautiful. There is a pond with a water fountain where my children like to feed the ducks that call it home. The students are often seen between class talking and laughing with their friends. I also like that there is no drugs or alcohol allowed on campus. It is refreshing to go to a school that supports sobriety.
Abbey
When I went to visit Johnson University I felt very save and accepted even just as a visitor. I am very excited to start my future at Johnson knowing I can focus on starting my career and the college life. The dorms are also very nice and make me feel at home even though I am 7 hours from home.
Steven
Johnson is a great place to live and learn. I have a family and we live in the duplex housing. We love living on campus and enjoy the events and getting to know other students and families on campus. The professors are always available if we need them and there is an academic support for when students need a little extra help. Johnson University is a great place to get an education.
Sarah
A great school the Professors are always available to get lunch. the people there are very welcoming. The campus size is small if that is your thing then you will love it. Sports at Johnson are limited to basketball, soccer, and volleyball. However, there are constantly pick up games of other recreational sports. This environment may not be perfect for everyone, but it is definitely perfect for me.
Bethany
I would not want attend college anywhere else. Johnson is not just a college, but a community and a family. I would recommend Johnson University to anyone interested in attending a Christian college. The professors are great and they are always available to help their students. On top of that I believe that our campus is one of the most beautiful and it is surrounded by the beautiful mountains!
Anna
Johnson University is a private Christian University with two campuses: one in Tennessee and the other in Florida. There are also opportunities to take classes online. Attending this university means you will gain a Major in Bible along with the other major you choose. They provide a good selection of majors ranging from communications to counseling to preaching. Remember, if you choose Johnson, it is a Christian University.
Brennan
I fell in love with Johnson University the minute I walked on campus. The scenery is amazing with a gazebo on the lake and the sunsets that make you actually say ah, out loud. The campus itself is located off the beaten path of the every day life of Knoxville Tennessee, but is an easy journey up the street to be in town. The administration, students and professors were all very kind and considerate and are generally out to make sure you are happy and healthy. I have always wanted to be a name at a university and not a number and I believe I have found that here at Johnson.
Andrew
It was amazing! I just got accepted, looking forward to attending in the fall!
Alexander
Johnson University is a small school. However, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in character. The students are a variegated mixture of people from all across the world, with students coming from Pakistan, Kenya, and Myanmar as a start. The people are phenomenal. Everyone is friendly, and it is a fantastic environment to be a part of.
While it is a religious college by nature, Johnson University excels Academically as well. Johnson boasts one of the top rated education programs in the state of Tennessee, and its alumni are known for their work ethic and passion.
However, in spite of this quality education, and it being a private university, the school is incredibly affordable. It was rated as one of the most affordable colleges in the United States in multiple reviews. It is cheap, quality education from a phenomenal institution.
Johnson University has been able to keep the education so cheap because of the generosity of the alumni. The alumni of the institution believe in it strongly, and therefore, pour money back into the school to keep it thriving financially. This again speaks to the quality of the school.
And finally, the school is very accepting. While Johnson University is a religious institution, it is not discriminatory against people. The students are taught to love and care for everyone, regardless of whether we agree with what they believe or not. There is not a dogma against certain kinds of people: We are just told to love. The professors have even gone as far as having people from the Middle East come and live with them, just so that they can love them and pour into their lives.
Johnson University is a wonderful institution. The quality of the students and professors is unparalleled, and the quality of education is just as high. It is an incredible school, and I love being able to attend.
Samuel
Johnson University is a very nice university. Being a Christian institute, I have been able to pursue my career in a welcoming environment. The small campus size brings a home like feeling to the students on campus and allow for everyone to know each other. The students are typically very friendly and helpful. All professors live on or near campus and so are readily available.
Nathan
Johnson is a Christian university and is near Knoxville, TN and plenty of beautiful outdoor activities. The instructors are very engaging and everyone is friendly and helpful. The education level is right up there with many of the bigger universities. I have attended several universities and I feel that this one is like coming home. As a doctorate student, I needed to be very careful about choosing a good university and this one has not disappointed.
Brian
JU is a place to activate your ministry and what God is calling you to do.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Johnson University is 47%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Don't pressure your child to choose a college that makes you feel better about their future solely because you have a shallow version of your childs future success based in your failures in life.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known a little more about how we're treated. Sometimes I feel because we are being held accountable we are also still treated like high schoolers. I love that we are held accountable by professors and students, but I feel like there are so many rules, and so little commitment to correct us when we're wrong and offer tough love. I wish I would have taken my first semester more seriously in setting standards for my academics.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Johnson is a private Christian college with a rich history. The campus is beautiful and well maintained. The teachers and students are very considerate. This is a great place to be for those who want to pursue careers in the Ministry.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
It is a smaller, more conservative campus. It is bright and colonial and maintained very well. The students and teachers were very considerate compared with other schools I visisted.
Our former president (Dr. Eubanks), who retired in 2007, held the longest term for any college president. He is also a wonderful man who did so much for the school. Johnson is really best known for him because he truly was the deifnition of a Christian.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I believe the worst thing about our school is that different school groups don't always communicate their events very well. Sometimes I don't always know what's going on unless I am in the group itself.
Someone who has a growing faith in God. Someone looking for real opportunities to serve in the Kingdom of God. Someone who already has there identity set and won't be shaken. Someone who isn't afraid to be above reproach. Someone who loves God with all there heart and soul, mind and strength, and knows what it means to live that way.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
94% of students attending Johnson University receive some sort of financial aid.
38% were awarded federal grants.59%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
