- Acceptance rate: 65% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–570 reading and writing, 470–540 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $20,713 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Johnson University reported: an acceptance rate of 65% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Johnson University reviews each application.
Johnson University GPA requirements
Johnson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Johnson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Johnson University acceptance rate
Johnson University admitted 517 of 794 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 65%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Johnson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Knoxville, Tennessee, with 746 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Johnson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 500 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1078 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Johnson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Johnson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,713 a year at Johnson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Johnson University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Johnson University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Johnson University?
Johnson University's acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 517 of 794 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Johnson University look for?
Johnson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Johnson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Johnson University admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Johnson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Johnson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–570 in reading and writing and 470–540 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Johnson University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Johnson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Johnson University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 78% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Johnson University?
A lot: Johnson University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Johnson University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,713 a year at Johnson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Johnson University consider legacy status?
Yes. Johnson University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Johnson University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Johnson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Johnson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Johnson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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