Johnson College

Johnson College is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is a private, two-year coeducational college. Orlando S. Johnson, who was a wealthy coal baron, founded it in the year 1912. The institution was formerly known as Johnson Trade School. The school was renamed the Johnson School of Technology in 1966 and was incorporated a year later. The school came to be known as the Johnson Technical Institute in 1985. The institution got its present name in 2001.

Johnson College offers associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study. Some such areas include automotive technology, electronic technology, diesel truck technology, computer information technology and precision machining technology.

The students at Johnson College are involved in several clubs and organizations, including Alpha Beta Kappa, Chi Alpha Epsilon and the Veterinary Technology Club.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and computer science and engineering.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 376 in 2007-2008 (368 full-time equivalent).

About 77% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 23% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Johnson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Johnson College provides on-campus housing for 34 of its 368 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Admissions (2008-2009)

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