Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Private
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Johns Hopkins University admitted 6.4% of applicants university-wide (2,954 of 45,895).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 6.4% | 2,954 | 45,895 |
| In-state | 6.3% | 243 | 3,851 |
| Out-of-state | 7.1% | 2,227 | 31,318 |
| International applicants | 4.5% | 484 | 10,726 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 11.7% | 825 | 7,028 |
| Men | 7.0% | 1,419 | 20,391 |
| Women | 6.0% | 1,527 | 25,469 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 11.7%, vs 6.4% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 2,954 admitted students, 1,389 enrolled (47.0% yield).
Johns Hopkins 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
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 34–36
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Required
Johns Hopkins 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: $91,330/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,670 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,660 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $91,330/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $428 |
| $48k–75k | $4,179 |
| $75k–110k | $14,591 |
| Over $110k | $37,774 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Baltimore Scholars Program — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Hodson Trust Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Hopkins Scholarship — Varies; meets full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Johns Hopkins University Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Hopkins Scholarship — Varies; meets full demonstrated need (Need Based)
Johns Hopkins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application (Common App or Coalition on Scoir)
- High School Transcript
- Activities List (including family/work responsibilities)
- List of Academic Achievements and Honors
- Personal Essay (Common App Personal Statement)
- Parent or Guardian Information
- Hopkins Supplement (including supplemental essay)
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Two Teacher Evaluations (Letters of Recommendation)
- Secondary School Report (counselor recommendation, transcript, high school profile)
- Mid-Year Report
- Early Decision Agreement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application (Common App or Coalition on Scoir)
- High School Transcript
- Activities List (including family/work responsibilities)
- List of Academic Achievements and Honors
- Personal Essay (Common App Personal Statement)
- Parent or Guardian Information
- Hopkins Supplement (including supplemental essay)
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Two Teacher Evaluations (Letters of Recommendation)
- Secondary School Report (counselor recommendation, transcript, high school profile)
- Mid-Year Report
- Early Decision Agreement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Johns Hopkins University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- <strong>Over the past 150 years, every monumental discovery at Hopkins has started with a first step: The first draft by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. A prototype that led to a life-changing medical invention. The first pitch that launched a new startup venture. As we commemorate the university's sesquicentennial—150 years since its founding—we continue to celebrate first steps just as much as final achievements. Tell us about an important first in your life—big or small—that has shaped you. </strong>(350 word limit)350 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $87,555
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 93.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 98.1%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $10,250
- At graduation
Johns Hopkins 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
- U.S. News National: #7
- WSJ: #92
- Forbes: #8
- Niche: #24
- QS: #24
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-03Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Johns Hopkins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (26%), Engineering (19%), Computer & information sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 6:1.
Johns Hopkins 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.