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Johnson University Admission Requirements

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Chances of getting into Johnson University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
81%
Admission Difficulty for Johnson University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Johnson University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Johnson University is 81%.  It ranks #31 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Johnson University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 246 out of 304 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent (SAT 980/1185 ACT 19/24). Johnson University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 61% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Johnson University is a prized outcome for many students.

The Johnson University application fee is $35 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Johnson University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Johnson University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
980-1185
Applicants Submitting SAT 
28%
SAT Scores for Johnson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for Johnson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 585
SAT Composite 75th 1185
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Johnson University?

Students who get into Johnson University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 980-1185. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 880. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1080 out of 1600. Johnson University ranks #23 in Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. 28 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Johnson University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1185 and Above Good >89%
1082 to 1185 Avg + 81%-89%
980 to 1082 Avg - 69%-81%
878 to 980 Reach 54%-69%
Less than 878 Low <54%
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Johnson University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
54%
ACT Scores for Johnson University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Johnson University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Johnson University?

Johnson University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-24. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #27 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. 54 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Johnson University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Johnson University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >90%
21 to 24 Avg + 81%-90%
19 to 21 Avg - 72%-81%
17 to 19 Reach 60%-72%
Less than 17 Low <60%
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Johnson University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.52
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Johnson University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Johnson University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Johnson University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.52 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Johnson University accepts 81% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Johnson University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.21% Good
3.75 to 3.99 35.17% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.31% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.1% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.49% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.03% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.69% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

73% of Johnson University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Johnson University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Johnson University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 158 146 304
Accepted 143 103 246
Acceptance Rate 91% 71% 81%
Enrolled 75 74 149
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 52% 72% 61%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Johnson University is $35.

Application Requirements

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

Johnson University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Johnson University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220473 IPEDS survey data for Johnson University.

FAQs

Does Johnson University prefer SAT or ACT?

28% of students submit their SAT scores to Johnson University. 54% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Johnson University?

81% of those who apply are granted admission to Johnson University. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Johnson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1185. 28% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Johnson University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 54% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.