About Johnson State College

Founded in 1828, Johnson State College. is a Public college. Located in Vermont, which is a city setting in Vermont, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,358 full time undergraduate students, and 167 full time graduate students.

The Johnson State College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 42 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Johnson State College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate95%
Application Deadline
Application Fee49
SAT Range783-1058
ACT Range15-23

Admissions at JSC are considered Less Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Johnson State College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
17%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
83%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
17%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
17%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
17%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
83%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
17%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Johnson State College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    24 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    33 Students rated campus food 2.3 stars. 3 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    35 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    35 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    35 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    34 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    35 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Johnson State College?

8 Students rated Johnson State College

Burg - 07/04/2020

Johnson State College - now called Northern Vermont University is a wonderful school for anyone looking for a liberal arts degree. You will find a very solid a liberal arts education here. What makes Johnson interesting is it's Outdoor Education scene and Wellness and Alternative Medicine degree. Johnson is also super scenic, has amazing food options (even excellent vegan food), and have amazing outdoors trails, hikes, and climbing. They are close to Stowe and Sugarbush making it great school for skiers, as well providing an abundance of available job opportunities. They also are very affordable which is helpful to those in financial need. They have everything you need!

Emily

I currently study Wellness and Alternative Medicine here at Johnson and couldn't be happier! The program is set up to allow students to pursue a career/go on to further education in Naturopathy but there are many other options within the major as well. Johnson is a very close knit community full of very open minded, supportive individuals that will help you in whatever way they can. The campus is absolutely beautiful and is definitely more geared towards the outdoorsy type, although there is a wide range of people and backgrounds that have found their way to JSC. It was the only school I visited and applied to and I couldn't have picked a better choice!

Rebekka

The best thing about Johnson State College is the campus is small and the community is super friendly. I don't have to drive across campus for one class. I can walk there within 2-10 minutes from my dorm room or from a different class. The classes are small enough and teachers work with you to help you succeed in your classes and the after school tutoring also works with you and your schedule. The dorm rooms are of a decent size and have more than enough space for all of your items. I do wish that we could cover more than 30 percent of the walls with decor. The food is always switching up and they provide many different options. I do wish that they had sugar cookies all the time!

Rio

Cool school with a great view. Beautiful mountains surrounding the school. Professors are great and facilities to study and finish work are also great. However, students can become very bored due to lack of campus activities. More students needs to be involved with sports, whether that is playing or just simply coming to support.

Johnson State College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Johnson State College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Johnson State College is 95%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I think It's funny because during my senior year in high school I was afraid of attending college because a lot of people told me that is was hard and even the applying for college and getting in part was to much. I was scared all the way until I decided form high school and left for college and saw it for my self. Looking back from know I would tell my self that applying for college and writing the essays was pretty easy and being on campus and experience the college life seemed pretty good and most faculty in college are helpful they help with everything anyone might need. I was proud of my self and I was even happier that I had gotten accepted. I would of told my self to take it easy and everything would be all set.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    There is not that much to do other than partying.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    They are all respectful and understanding.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Johnson State is a very tight knit community with people from all over the country and everyone truely cares about eachother. The staff want to help the students in any way possible to reach their goals and be the best they can.

    Read all  7 answers
  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who is looking for small school, an outdoor oriented person, but not necessesarily. The person should be prepared for cold, long winters. Most people at the school are very liberal and open about it. You must have an open mind and accept different ways of life and doing things.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the small classrooms/students per class, snowfall accumulation, long school breaks, interesting classes, the weather, the view of the mountains, the very small campus and little travel time that it takes to get from one's dorm to a classroom (from dorm room to class room in under a minute!).

    Read all  7 answers
  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    A complete lack of any college-like atmosphere... at least acedemically speaking.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Johnson State is a small school with a beautiful campus that offers many degree programs and encourages their students to do their best in all aspects.

    Read all  5 answers
  10. What's unique about your campus?

    Tie between the professors and the mountains. The mountains because they're just very peaceful to look at and fun to hike, the professors because they really make the school and the programs there what they are. The students and faculty are very close, so when one leaves it's a loss, and when one joins the family it's a reason to celebrate and be excited.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Creative thinking, environmentalism, outdoor education and sports

    Read all  4 answers
  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Were I attend College there is not much to do, and it's in the middle of no where.

    Read all  4 answers
  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone who is used to and thrives in big cities, anyone who needs to be close to shopping areas, people who like to keep to themselves.

    Read all  3 answers

Student Body

Students

66%

female

34%

male

1,358

Total Undergrad Enrollment

167

Total Grad Students

28%

Out-Of-State

72%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

35

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

29%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Johnson State College receive some sort of financial aid. 65% were awarded federal grants. While 83% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,746

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$9,988

Room and Board

34,934

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,855
$30 - $48K
$12,415
$48 - $75K
$16,389
$75 - $110K
$18,605
$110K & UP
$20,910

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