Johnson College

3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508-1495

Tel: (570)342-6404

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 455 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Johnson College is one of 4 community colleges within Lackawanna County, PA.
The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).

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The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Johnson College	(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	25 staff	25 staff

The student population of Johnson College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Johnson College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.

Total Enrollment	455 students	618 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	432 students	372 students

# Part-Time Students	23 students	246 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	300

% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	1%	7%

% Black	4%	14%

% White	80%	63%

% Unknown races	14%	10%

Diversity Score	0.34	0.57

College Completion Rate	64%	55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,700	$34,800

The public in-state tuition of $17,514 is more than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,514 is more than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$17,514	$10,533

Out-State Tuition Fees	$17,514	$14,058

Tuition Notes	2008-09 Academic Yea
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	81%	95%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$12,223

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Acceptance Rate	43%	84%

SAT Reading	390	455

SAT Math	370	470

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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).

The nearest community college to Johnson College is Fortis Institute-Scranton (2.3 miles away).