Affordable Tuition

Affordable tuition has been a guiding principle at Johnson University for more than 125 years, and today Johnson’s annual cost is less than half the national average for private colleges and universities. In addition, need and merit-based scholarships, a work-study program, and other financial aid options are all available to help every student receive an affordable education.

While we’re proud of our work to keep tuition as low as possible, we’re even prouder of the high-quality education we offer, the talented faculty who lead our programs, and the relationships students build with each other and with professors during their time on campus. Our tuition and housing/food costs can compete with a state school, but we also offer a faith-based experience in a close-knit community.

Undergraduate on campus

On Campus

2023-2024 Basic Tuition and Housing/Food, per year
Tuition (based on 12-16 credit hours per term) $18,428
*Housing and Food $7,632
General Fees $1,890
2024-2025 Basic Tuition and Housing/Food, per year
Tuition (based on 12-16 credit hours per term) $19,200
*Housing and Food $8,288
General Fees $1,922

Part-time cost per credit hour: $600

* Housing and food rates are based on housing options and choice of meal plan. The rates above assume the 13-meal plan and a double room. This does not include books and nominal fees charged to all students (for example, fees for transcripts, specific courses, and graduation fees). All rates are listed in the Student Finances section of the Academic Catalog and are subject to change without notice. Contact the Admissions Team for more information!

Undergraduate online

 

Basic Tuition 2023/2024
$475 per credit hour
Basic Tuition 2024/2025
$475 per credit hour

*Technology fee of $20 per credit hour for online courses

This does not include books and nominal fees charged to all students (for example, fees for transcripts, specific courses, and graduation fees). All rates are listed in the Student Finances section of the Academic Catalog and are subject to change without notice. Contact the Admissions Team for more information!

Associate

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2023-2024 Basic Tuition and Housing and Food, per year
Tuition (based on 12-16 credit hours per term) $18,428
*Housing and Food $7,632
General Fees $1,890
2024-2025 Basic Tuition and Housing and Food, per year
Tuition (based on 12-16 credit hours per term) $19,200
*Housing and Food $8,288
General Fees $1,922

 

* Housing and Food rates are based on housing options and choice of meal plan. This does not include books and nominal fees charged to all students (for example, fees for transcripts, specific courses, and graduation fees). All rates are listed in the Student Finances section of the Academic Catalog and are subject to change without notice. Contact the Admissions Team for more information!

 

Graduate

Master’s Degrees

Degree 2023/24 Rate 2024/25 Rate
Master of Arts in Ethics and Leadership Flat rate of $2,100 plus $190 graduation fee and $25 transcript fee
Total: $2,315
Flat rate of $2,100 plus $190 graduation fee and $25 transcript fee
Total: $2,315
Master of Arts in Counseling $610 per credit hour/63 credit hours
Fees $3,726
Total: $42,156
$610 per credit hour/63 credit hours
Fees $3,726
Total: $42,156
Master of Arts in Educational Technology $475 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300
$475 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300
Master of Arts in Holistic Education $475 per credit hour/30 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $14,450
$475 per credit hour/30 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $14,450
Master of Arts in Intercultural Commerce $450 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $16,920
$450 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $16,920
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies $450 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $16,920
$475 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $17,820
Master of Arts in New Testament $528 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $19,728
$528 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $720
Total: $19,728
Master of Arts in Teaching $475 per credit hour/36-39 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300-$18,725
$475 per credit hour/36-39 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300-$18,725
Master of Business Administration (MBA) $562 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $1,500
Total: $21,732
$580 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $1,500
Total: $22,380
Master of Strategic Ministry Online Core Classes: $475 per credit hour/18 credit hours
Application, Transcript, and Graduation Fees: $265
Field Experience: $135 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Total: $10,435
Online Core Classes: $475 per credit hour/18 credit hours
Application, Transcript, and Graduation Fees: $265
Field Experience: $135 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Total: $10,435

 

Endorsements

Degree 2023/24 Rate 2024/25 Rate
Endorsement in English as a Second Language Education $5,000 $5,000
Endorsement in Gifted Education $2,500 $2,500

Ed.S and Doctoral Degrees

Degree 2023/24 Rate 2024/25 Rate
Ed.S. in Educational Technology $475 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300
$475 per credit hour/36 credit hours
Fees $200
Total: $17,300
Ph.D. in Leadership Studies $715 per credit hour/60 credit hours
Fees $2,400; Regalia fee $1,092
Total: $46,392
$715 per credit hour/60 credit hours
Fees $2,400; Regalia fee $1,092
Total: $46,392

This does not include books and nominal fees charged to all students (for example, fees for transcripts, specific courses, and graduation fees). All rates are listed in the Student Finances section of the Academic Catalog and are subject to change without notice. Contact the Admissions Team for more information!

Certificate

Undergraduate

Degree 2023/24 Rate 2024/25 Rate
Intercultural Studies $475 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $7,425
$475 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $7,425

 

Graduate

Degree 2023/24 Rate 2024/25 Rate
Biblical Interpretation $528 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $8,220
$528 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $8,220
Christian Ministries Flat rate, 9 credit hours
Total: $2,000
Flat rate, 9 credit hours
Total: $2,000
Economic Community Development $450 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $5,640
$475 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $5,940
Intercultural Studies $450 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $7,050
$475 per credit hour/15 credit hours
Technology fees $300
Total: $7,425
Spiritual Formation & Leadership $528 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $6,576
$528 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $6,576
Translation Certificate $450 per credit hour/21 credit hours
Technology fees $420
Total: $9,870
$475 per credit hour/21 credit hours
Technology fees $420
Total: $10,395
Translation Consultancy $450 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $5,640
$475 per credit hour/12 credit hours
Technology fees $240
Total: $5,940
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies $715 per credit hour/24 credit hours
General fees $800
Total: $17,960
$715 per credit hour/24 credit hours
General fees $800
Total: $17,960

 

This does not include books and nominal fees charged to all students (for example, fees for transcripts, specific courses, and graduation fees). All rates are listed in the Student Finances section of the Academic Catalog and are subject to change without notice. Contact the Admissions Team for more information!