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Johnson College Admission Requirements

Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Johnson College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96.1%
Admission Difficulty for Johnson College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Johnson College is 96.1%.  Its admission rate is the 114th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Johnson College and can you get accepted?

Johnson College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 319 out of the 332 who applied were admitted.

Johnson College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.95. Of those applicants who were admitted, 59% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into Johnson College?

96% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Johnson College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.95 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Johnson College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.95

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Johnson College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Johnson College are to have around a 2.95 high school GPA. You can get into Johnson College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.95 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Johnson College accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Johnson College is 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #101 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Johnson College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Johnson College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Johnson College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Johnson College
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Johnson College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Johnson College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Johnson College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Johnson College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 60 272 332
Accepted 51 268 319
Acceptance Rate 85% 99% 96%
Enrolled 21 167 188
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 41% 62% 59%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

12

Applicants have 12 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on May 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Johnson College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Johnson College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Johnson College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Johnson College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Johnson College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213233 IPEDS survey data for Johnson College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Johnson College?

96% of those who apply are granted admission to Johnson College. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.