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Johnson State College or JSC, was originally established as the Johnson Academy in 1828. In 1867, it became a school for educating teachers. Johnson State College is now one of the Vermont State Colleges. It occupies a 350-acre campus in Johnson, Vermont. JSC's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students.
Johnson State College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of behavioral sciences, business & economics, education, environmental & health sciences, fine & performing arts, humanities, general studies, mathematics, and writing and literature.
The athletics department of Johnson State College sponsors teams in soccer, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, softball, and volleyball. The teams are members of the NCAA Division III, and the North Atlantic Conference.
Johnson State can be found in Johnson, VT (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Johnson State.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Johnson State are in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, fine arts, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Johnson State centered around 400 to 510, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,867 students were enrolled in Johnson State.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Johnson State offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in North Atlantic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson State College
337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
General Phone: (802) 635-2356
http://WWW.JSC.VSC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 106 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, science teaching, gifted and talended education, education of emotionally disturbed, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 92 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, creative writing, anthropology, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 68 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Business and Management | 32 | business, business management, marketing, accounting technology, non-profit management, MIS, small business management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | parks and recreation studies, alternative medical services, health and physical education, mind-body therapies, exercise science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 12 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama, theatre design, various performing arts |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management, resort management |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Science | 0 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 270 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 92 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Johnson State had a total enrollment of 1,867 students (1,415 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 64% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Johnson State offers campus housing for 603 of its 1,415 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnson, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,033 | 845 | 82% | 307 | 36% |
| Men | 467 | 365 | 78% | 132 | 36% |
| Women | 566 | 480 | 85% | 175 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,184 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,848 |
| Room and board | $ 7,509 |
| Room charge | $ 4,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,037 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Johnson State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 368800)
Johnson State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $72,521 | 11 | $67,558 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,805 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $45,681 | 5 | $44,231 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $65,301 | 18 | $59,228 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Small Business Administration/Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Resort Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johnson State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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