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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Johnson admits about 7 in 10 applicants (65%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 70% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 56%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled21 of 100 · 167 students
Admitted, went elsewhere44 of 100 · 350
Not admitted35 of 100 · 277

The funnel

Applied
794
Admitted
517
Enrolled
167

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (64% and 66%).

$35 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

32%

Yield

32% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college32%
32%
← 5%higher than 74% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college65%
65%
← More selectivemore selective than 70% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Johnson reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered. Scores are optional. 25% of first-years sent an SAT and 78% an ACT.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Required
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Johnson University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1035 on the SAT, 135 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total960–1110median 1040
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing490–570median 540
400500600700800
Math470–540median 500
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

25%

submitted SAT

78%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1035
1035
← 900higher than 16% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)