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Johnson University
Johnson University says yes to 65.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $40,596 median earnings.
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Johnson University anchors the college town of Knoxville, TN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
38.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 743 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1090 — below the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Johnson University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Johnson University received 610 applications and admitted 328 (53.8%), with 181 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 890–1090 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 500 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 510 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Johnson University compares
| Johnson University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 65.1% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,122 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $40,596 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
At $40,596, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,382). Look at Johnson University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $21,122 regardless of where you're from. At Johnson University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 743 — Johnson University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
56.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Johnson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Johnson University?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 890–1090 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 65.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Johnson University's acceptance rate?
53.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 328 admitted from 610 applicants.
How much does Johnson University cost?
At Johnson University, published tuition is $21,122 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Johnson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Johnson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $40,596 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Lee University — 70.5% admitted
- Lincoln Memorial University — 62.6% admitted
- Maryville College — 60.9% admitted
- University of Memphis — 72% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.