Johnson University Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

Johnson University 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Make an informed decision about your education by understanding Johnson University retention and graduation rates. First year retention rates let you know how many first-time, full-time students students come back for their second year. Graduation rates tell you how many students complete their degree and how long it takes.

• Johnson University Retention Rate
• Johnson University Graduation Rate
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Full Time
  • Non-First Time Undergrads Attending Part Time
• Johnson University Drop Out Rate
• Methodology & References

Johnson University Retention Rate

The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.

With 69% students making it past their freshmen year, Johnson University has freshmen retention rates near the national average.

Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.

When looking at just colleges and universities in Tennessee, the average is 71.48%.

Johnson University Graduation Rates

How many of the estimated 140 students in the class of 2023 actually finished their degree in a timely fashion?

Four years after beginning their degree, 53% of those students had graduated. By 2025, six years after starting their degree, 65% of the students had graduated and after eight years 70% of this class completed their degree.

Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Johnson University graduation rate 65%.

Johnson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.

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Johnson University Drop Out Rate

Approximately 64 students or 30% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.

What happened to the 64 students who did not complete their degree?

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 35 who we assumed dropped out.

Johnson University Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.

Traditional Students:

First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.

Non-Traditional Students:

Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.

The majority of students at Johnson University are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.

Looking at the individual cohorts below may tell you more than the overall graduation rate alone.

First-Time / Full-Time Johnson University Graduation Rates

First-time / full-time students at Johnson University represent 61.40% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Johnson University graduation rate was 65%, and by the eight year mark, 70% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.

Johnson University First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

First-Time / Full-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

40 first-time / full-time students or 30% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 29 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 11 who we assumed dropped out.

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

First-time / part-time students at Johnson University represent 3.26% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Johnson University graduation rate was 0%, and by the eight year mark, 0% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, and 23.72% after eight years.

First-Time / Part-Time Johnson University Graduation Rates vs. National Average

First-Time / Part-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

7 first-time / part-time students or 100% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 7 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

Returning / full-time students at Johnson University represent 26.05% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Johnson University graduation rate was 88%, and by the eight year mark, 95% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.

Johnson University Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Full-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

3 non first-time / part-time students or 5% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 3 who we assumed dropped out.

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

Returning / part-time students at Johnson University represent 9.30% of the students in the class of 2023.

After six years, the Johnson University graduation rate was 25%, and by the eight year mark, 30% of the cohort had completed their degree.

Nationwide, the average graduation rate for this group is 30.46% after four years, 36.03% after six years, and 37.80% after eight years.

Johnson University Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

Non First-Time / Part-Time Johnson University Drop Out Rates

14 non first-time / part-time students or 70% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

• 0 are still enrolled.

• 0 transferred to another institution.

• Johnson University lost contact with the remaining 14 who we assumed dropped out.

More Resources:

• An Explanation of Freshman Retention Rates.

• How Common is it to Transfer to a Different College?

• Are Non-Traditional Students Less Likely to Graduate?

• How Many People Drop-Out of College?

• How Average Time to Graduate Can Affect the Value of Your Degree.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• Image Credit: By Dwight Burdette under License