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Johnson College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 97%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Johnson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Johnson College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Johnson College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Johnson College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Johnson College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Johnson College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,025

Cost of attendance at Johnson College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,025

Cost of attendance at Johnson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Johnson College received on average $6,825 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,825
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 90 52% $4,562 $410,555
Other Federal Grant 107 62% $4,118 $440,574
State Grant/Scholarships 96 56% $3,791 $363,902
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 96 56% $1,218 $116,934
Total Grant & Scholarships 135 78% $6,825 $921,410

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johnson College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johnson College students is 67.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.0%.

67.5%

  • white 70.4% 69 students
  • hispanic 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Johnson College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johnson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)