Union Commonwealth University
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63% admitted · $11,010/yr after aid
Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,549
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $44,300
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Johnson University is a private nonprofit college in Knoxville, TN with 743 undergraduates. It admits 65% of applicants, and admitted students average 1078 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,549 per year ($17,664 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $44,300 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 65%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 610
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 328
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 55%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–570
200800
SAT Math470–540
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Johnson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,839
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $21,854
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,664
- $30–48k$19,307
- $48–75k$19,574
- $75–110k$25,781
- $110k+$26,637
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $44,300
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,485
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 743
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White71%
- Hispanic7%
- Black6%
- Asian1%
Johnson University FAQ
What is Johnson University's acceptance rate?+
Johnson University admits 65% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Johnson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1078.
What ACT score do you need for Johnson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Johnson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Johnson University?+
In Fall 2023, 610 students applied to Johnson University and 328 were admitted; 181 enrolled.
Does Johnson University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Johnson University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Johnson University require an essay?+
Johnson University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Johnson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,839 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,549.
What is Johnson University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220473 · How we use this data
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