Johnson University Acceptance Rate
Knoxville, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 610
- Admitted
- 328
- Yield
- 55.2%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 610 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Johnson University's acceptance rate has fallen from 56.4% in 2014–15 to 53.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 479 to 610 (+27%) over that period.
Its 53.8% rate makes Johnson University more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
Johnson University requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 55.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 479 | 270 | 56.4% | 192 |
| 2015–16 | 417 | 241 | 57.8% | 175 |
| 2016–17 | 370 | 174 | 47% | 138 |
| 2017–18 | 247 | 242 | 98% | 153 |
| 2018–19 | 348 | 248 | 71.3% | 160 |
| 2019–20 | 398 | 212 | 53.3% | 145 |
| 2020–21 | 573 | 315 | 55% | 160 |
| 2021–22 | 304 | 246 | 80.9% | 149 |
| 2022–23 | 443 | 280 | 63.2% | 163 |
| 2023–24 | 610 | 328 | 53.8% | 181 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 367 | 201 | 54.8% |
| Men | 243 | 127 | 52.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–530 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 430–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 67% |
How Johnson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Johnson University's acceptance rate?
Johnson University's acceptance rate is 53.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (328 admitted of 610 applicants).
Is Johnson University test optional?
Johnson University requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to Johnson University?
Johnson University received 610 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 328.
What SAT score do you need for Johnson University?
Admitted students at Johnson University typically scored 460–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Johnson University getting harder to get into?
Johnson University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.4% in 2014–15 to 53.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: johnsonu.edu/.