Johnson College

  • The mission of Johnson college is to provide a foundation of education and skills necessary for specialized employment, career advancement and life long learning.

School Highlights

Johnson College serves 530 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,514
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Johnson College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
108 staff
58 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Johnson College and community college average number of faculty in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Johnson College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Johnson College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
530 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Johnson College and community college average student staff ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
438 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Johnson College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
92 students
103 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Johnson College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Johnson College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
411 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Johnson College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
92 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
40 students
330 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Johnson College and the community college average dormitory capacity of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Johnson College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnson College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Johnson College and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Johnson College and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
84%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Johnson College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Johnson College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnson College and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6754%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Johnson College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,700
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Johnson College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $17,514 is more than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,514
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Johnson College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
2008-09 Academic Yea
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Johnson College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Johnson College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Johnson College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
97%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Johnson College and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
390
455
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Johnson College and the community college average SAT Reading score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
SAT Math
370
465
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Johnson College and the community college average SAT Math score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Johnson College is a private, two-year college, offering 12 degree programs of study, focuses on providing students with the technical skills and general education needed to succeed in a demanding, industry-driven world. Since its founding in 1918 as a trade school, over the years it has evolved to college status. Its programs remain current as a result of keeping up with ever-changing technology. An experienced, dedicated faculty brings years of industrial experience into the classroom from the world of work. The average student to faculty ratio is 17/1 allowing for a more personalized learning environment. Johnson college is located on the 65-acre campus are classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and student housing units. A library, clinic, cafeteria, student center, exercise room, and gymnasium are facilities provided to compliment the students' college experience. Johnson college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Johnson College cost?
Johnson College's private state tuition is approximately $17,514.
What schools are Johnson College often compared to?
Johnson Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Lackawanna College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Johnson College?
The acceptance rate of Johnson College is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,514
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Lackawanna County, PA is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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