Johnson University

Johnson University

Southeast Region
Rural Campus Setting
Very Small Size
708 Undergrad Enrollment
11:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
7900 Johnson Drive - Knoxville, TN 37998

From Johnson University

Do you have a vision for a better world? If so, what is your part in it, and what preparation do you need to be successful? For more than 120 years, Johnson University has helped bright, service-minded students answer that very question. Our challenging curriculum and Christ-centered environment provide a powerful combination that fosters strong bonds, bold purpose and endless possibilities.

Nestled among the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Johnson University Tennessee holds accreditation by SACSCOC and ABHE and is one of the finest and most respected Christian universities in the country.

Johnson University Tennessee is part of the Johnson University System, which offers more than 70 bachelor’s, master's, Ph.D., and associate's programs across three campuses—in East Tennessee, Central Florida and online. All programs include an Arts & Sciences Core, a Bible & Theology Core and a professional major or minor—designed to equip individuals for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations to extend the kingdom of God.

Johnson University offers majors in Teacher Education, Business and Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Preaching and Youth Ministry, Media and Worship Ministry, Counseling/Human Services, Intercultural Studies (Missions), Sport and Fitness Leadership, Nursing,  Life Sciences and more. For a full list of programs, visit https://johnsonu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/tennessee/. 

JUTN offers a variety of NAIA sports for men and women. Visit our athletics website for more information at https://johnsonu.edu/athletics/. Apply today at JohnsonU.edu/Apply!

Neighborhood

Located in a residential area of Knoxville, Johnson University's campus offers a quieter setting while remaining accessible to the city's amenities. Students can easily reach downtown Knoxville's restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues, with convenient access to local parks and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood provides a good balance between a peaceful college environment and proximity to urban conveniences for weekend activities and dining options.
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Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
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Median rent nearby: ~$1,124/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 22 890 - 1090  
ACT 67 19 - 24  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 610 39 % 60 % -
Number admitted 328 38 % 61 % 1 %
Number enrolled 181 37 % 62 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Business Administration and Management — —
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management — — — —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Organizational Behavior Studies — — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Mass Communication/Media Studies — — —
Broadcast Journalism — — — —
International and Intercultural Communication — — — —
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication — — — —
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Recording Arts Technology/Technician — — —
Education Bilingual and Multilingual Education — — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — —
Special Education and Teaching — — — —
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services — — — —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — —
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — —
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
History Teacher Education — — — —
Music Teacher Education — — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
General Literature — — — —
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Family and Community Services — — — —
Human Development and Family Studies — — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Applied Linguistics — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Pre-Nursing Studies — — — —
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling — — — —
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor — — — —
Public Health — — —
History History — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities General Studies — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological and Physical Sciences — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Applied and Professional Ethics — — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies — — — —
Religion/Religious Studies — — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Social Sciences Development Economics and International Development — — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Bible/Biblical Studies —
Missions/Missionary Studies —
Lay Ministry — — — —
Pastoral Studies/Counseling — — — —
Urban Ministry — — — —
Youth Ministry — — — —
Religious/Sacred Music — — — —
Divinity/Ministry —
Visual and Performing Arts Music — — —
Digital Arts — — — —

Athletics

NAIA Division II
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

Mission Statement

To educate students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.