Johnson University Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.11%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.30%
Freshmen Enrollment
167
SAT Scores
1,040
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 794 students have applied and 517 students have allowed to admit to Johnson University (Acceptance rate: 65.11%). Johnson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.30 % where 167 students have finally enrolled out of 517 admitted students.
Johnson acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Christian Brothers University and Cumberland University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.80%).
Johnson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.62%).
How to Apply to Johnson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Johnson. Johnson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://johnsonu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://my.johnsonu.edu/ics/admissions |
| Financial Aid | https://johnsonu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://johnsonu.edu/admissions/tuition/#net-price-calc |
| Veterans Tuition | johnsonu.edu/academic-catalogs/ |
| Disability Service | johnsonu.edu/disabilities-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Johnson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Johnson University is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Johnson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,132). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson University | 1,040 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,132 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Johnson University, 33 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 500 | 540 |
| Total | 960 | 1,040 | 1,110 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Johnson University, 104 students submitted ACT scores (78% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Johnson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Johnson University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |