Johnson Bible College can be found in Knoxville, Tennessee (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ school. Johnson Bible College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Johnson Bible College are in religion and philosophy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Johnson Bible College centered around 470 to 563, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 922 students were enrolled in Johnson Bible College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Johnson Bible College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Johnson Bible College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"www..jbc.edu/college/geninfo_mission.php"
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson Bible College
7900 Johnson Dr
Knoxville, TN 37998
General Phone: (865) 573-4517
Admissions Phone: (865) 251-2309
Financial Aid Phone: (865) 251-2303
http://www.jbc.edu
Johnson Bible College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 125 | bible studies |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | marriage and family therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson Bible College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 127 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 1 |
In 2005, Johnson Bible College had a total enrollment of 922 students (849 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 30% |
| Tennessee | 19% |
| Kentucky | 11% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Ohio | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Johnson Bible College offers campus housing for 650 of its 849 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Knoxville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 296 | 280 | 95% | 184 | 66% |
| Men | 132 | 121 | 92% | 80 | 66% |
| Women | 164 | 159 | 97% | 104 | 65% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 563 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (865) 251-2309
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,190 |
| Room and board | $ 4,005 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,805 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson Bible College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (865) 251-2303
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $47,244 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $45,596 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $35,653 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $44,080 | 3 | $47,358 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson Bible College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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