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Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, MD

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Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, MD, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,693 students. It's highly selective, admitting about 6% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $196,467/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate6%
SAT range1520–1570
ACT range34–36
Undergrads5,693
Yield (admits who enroll)51%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$85,947
4-year grad rate94%
Median earnings, 10yr out$87,555

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Johns Hopkins University weighs your application

From Johns Hopkins University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans9%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out82%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$56,543/yr
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$56,324/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$147,384/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$62,858/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$196,467/yr
Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$114,673/yr
Mechanical Engineering$110,210/yr
Chemical Engineering$94,671/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$63,503/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health$79,113/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$134,785/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$79,127/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$128,882/yr
Political Science and Government$121,729/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$99,205/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$29,849/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,737
Typical room charge$10,670
Typical board charge$7,420

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Johns Hopkins University look for in applicants?

Per Johns Hopkins University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, application essay, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD admits approximately 6% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Johns Hopkins University?

Admitted students at Johns Hopkins University typically score between 1520–1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Johns Hopkins University?

Admitted students at Johns Hopkins University typically score between 34–36 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?

Johns Hopkins University's total cost of attendance is reported at $85,947 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Johns Hopkins University?

Johns Hopkins University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Johns Hopkins University require students to live on campus?

No -- Johns Hopkins University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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