Johnson College Admission Requirements
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Johnson College Admission Overview
Johnson College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Johnson College admitted 97.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.95 GPA (B) and SAT 950-1140. Johnson College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Johnson College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Johnson College
Acceptance Rate
The Johnson College acceptance rate is 97.9%. Last year, 426 of 435 applicants were admitted. That is the 114th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Johnson College and can you get accepted?
Johnson College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Johnson College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.95. Of those admitted, 57% enrolled. That suggests Johnson College is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.95Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.95
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Johnson College typically have around a 2.95 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Johnson College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #92 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Johnson College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
950-1140Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 480
- Math 470
- Composite 950
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 570
- Composite 1140
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Johnson College typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 950–1140) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. Johnson College ranks #96 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1140
SAT policy
Johnson College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Johnson College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Johnson College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 1, 2027Days left to Apply
243Applicants have 243 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Johnson College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Johnson College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.95 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (950-1140); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213233.
GPA calculator: Johnson College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026