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Johnson State can be found in Johnson, Vermont (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree 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, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Johnson State turned down 64% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Johnson State come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 1,866 students were enrolled in Johnson State. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Johnson State. The school student athletes compete in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Johnson State College is to provide a learning community characterized by active engagement in teaching and learning, by high standards of academic work and human relations, and by seriousness of purpose. We endeavor to provide our students with the skills, knowledge, and understanding which are the basis of productive employment, civic involvement, and lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Johnson State College
337 College Hill
Johnson, VT 05656-9464
http://WWW.JSC.VSC.EDU
Johnson State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 83 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, creative writing, anthropology, English |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | elementary school teaching, education, science teaching, education of developmentally delayed, curriculum and instruction, gifted and talended education, education of emotionally disturbed, special ed, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Business And Management | 41 | business, MIS, business management, accounting technology, non-profit management, accounting, marketing |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | alternative medical services, parks and recreation studies, mind-body therapies, health and physical education, exercise science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | theatre design, drama |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Hospitality | 7 | resort management, hotel management, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management |
| Science | 6 | biology |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Johnson State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 282 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 54 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Johnson State had a total enrollment of 1,866 students (1,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 58% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Johnson State offers campus housing for 502 of its 1,394 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnson, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 786 | 279 | 36% | 257 | 92% |
| Men | 393 | 127 | 32% | 114 | 90% |
| Women | 393 | 152 | 39% | 143 | 94% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
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 | 18% |
| 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 | $ 6,484 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,804 |
| Room and board | $ 6,674 |
| Room charge | $ 3,974 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,320 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
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 | 22 | $49,088 | 10 | $52,764 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,558 | 5 | $42,936 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $35,327 | 3 | $34,795 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $45,788 | 18 | $47,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
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
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Resort Management
Restaurant/Food Services 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 6% |  |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 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 Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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