Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private
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Johnson University admitted 65.1% of applicants university-wide (517 of 794).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 65.1% | 517 | 794 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 320 | 400 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 160 | 200 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 40 | 50 |
| Men | 64.5% | 214 | 332 |
| Women | 65.6% | 303 | 462 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 517 admitted students, 167 enrolled (32.3% yield).
Johnson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 960–1110
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Johnson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $35,922/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,122 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $35,922/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,246 |
| $30k–48k | $19,212 |
| $48k–75k | $23,206 |
| $75k–110k | $25,075 |
| Over $110k | $24,860 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Honors Program Scholarship — $10,000 (spread over four years) (Merit)
- Mission Scholarship — up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Preaching Scholarship — up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Johnson Promise — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Honors Program Scholarship — $10,000 (spread over four years) (Merit)
- Mission Scholarship — up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Preaching Scholarship — up to $10,000 per year (Departmental)
Johnson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Johnson University Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $40,596
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 56.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
Johnson University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #312
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Johnson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (25%), Psychology (13%), Interdisciplinary studies (2%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 64% of class sections have under 20 students.
Johnson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.