Johnson College Admission Requirements
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Your chances of getting into Johnson College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Percent Admitted The percent of high school students who historically have been accepted at this school.
Admission Standards Measure of this school's average accepted admission test scores (SAT/ACT) vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Johnson College
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Johnson College is 97.9%. 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, 426 out of the 435 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, 57% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into Johnson College you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 2.95 or better
- Earn B- grades in high school
- Score 1050 on the SAT
Johnson College GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.95Typical High School Grades Letter grade equivalent for the average high school GPA for incoming freshmen.
B-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.95
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
The GPA requirements for getting into Johnson College are to have around a 2.95 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. You can get into Johnson College with slightly below average high school grades. With very low applicant competition, students whose grades exceed the average 2.95 GPA have a very good chance of being admitted.
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 #92 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 2024
Johnson College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range The middle 50% of incoming freshmen have SAT scores in this range. The maximum score is 1600.
950-1140Applicants Submitting SAT Percentage of students who submit SAT scores with their application to this school.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 470
- Composite 950
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 570
- Composite 1140
SAT Scores You Need to Get In
The average SAT score at Johnson College is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1140. Students who get into Johnson College score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers. Johnson College ranks #96 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1140
To be most competitive with other applicants, target scoring 1050 or above on the SAT. Johnson College regularly admits students with scores down to 950; three quarters of admitted students score higher, and admission should be considered a reach if you score below 950. Some students may be accepted with SAT scores as low as 855, though scores that low are outside the normal range. With very low applicant competition, students whose SAT scores exceed the average typically have a very good chance of being admitted.
Submission Requirements
Submission of SAT scores is not required for admission to Johnson College. If you optionally submit an SAT score, it will be considered with your application, but it is not mandatory. 2% of students submitted SAT scores for admission for the most recent academic year.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
These estimated admission chances at Johnson College are based on SAT score and the school's acceptance rate, assuming an otherwise average GPA and application. With very low applicant competition, students with scores in the upper ranges typically have a strong chance of acceptance.
Johnson College ACT Scores
ACT Score Profile & Requirements
ACT Range Half of enrolled freshmen scored within this ACT score range. The top possible score is 36.
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT Share of enrolling students who included ACT results in their application.
-Lower Quartile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Overall N/A
Upper Quartile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Overall N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
252Applicants have 252 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
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?
Credits Accepted
Admission Requirements Summary
Johnson College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria.
Aim for a 2.95 high school GPA or better. SAT scores around 1050 can strengthen your application. Applications are due May 1, 2027 (252 days remaining).
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213233.
GPA calculator: Johnson College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026