C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Johnson University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee 37998
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
34/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

950
Total Enrollment
62%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
54%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Johnson University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,596
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,649
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
56.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,078
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
38.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 14th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Johnson University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Bible/Biblical Studies$32,078$39,600-11%#27 of 35#25$23,250
Theological and Ministerial Studies$33,627————$23,456
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30,767————$21,500
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$30,006————$25,267
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology$28,103————$23,806

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Johnson University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Bible/Biblical Studies
of 35 schools
🥈
Applied and Professional Ethics
of 2 schools
#17
Divinity/Ministry
of 69 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $18,428 $18,428
Room $3,932
Board $5,346
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,002 $35,002

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

950
Total Students
53%
Women
88%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Johnson University?
Johnson University has an acceptance rate of 54%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Johnson University?
Tuition at Johnson University is $18,428 for in-state students and $18,428 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Johnson University?
The graduation rate at Johnson University is 62%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Johnson University a good school?
Johnson University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Johnson University?
Johnson University has a total enrollment of 950 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology