Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Large city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 6.4%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 38,926
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,943
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,418
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 48%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 7.2%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 7.9%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 740–770
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 780–800
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 34–36
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 41% / 14%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- not considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $85,947
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $65,230
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $65,230
- Median debt at graduation
- $10,250
- Students with federal loans
- 9.3%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 94%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 98%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $89,069
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $87,555
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 5,693
- Graduate students
- 23,854
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 6 : 1
- Women
- 55%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 19%
- Full-time faculty
- 94%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Mr. Ronald J. Daniels
- Main phone
- (410) 516-8000
- Address
- 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218-2688
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | December 11 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 2 | February 12 |
| Regular Decision | January 2 | March 24 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir, QuestBridge
- Application fee
- $70 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Required
- Essays
- 1 supplemental essay (350 words)
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor (school report) + 2 teachers
Testing: Standardized testing required; self-reported scores accepted
Financial aid policies
- Need-blind for U.S. applicants
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Merit scholarships; all applicants automatically considered
- Free tuition for families earning up to $200K; $0 parent cost up to $100K
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 10.9% (835 of 7,639)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 2,058 / 1,359 / 247
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: apply.jhu.edu, apply.jhu.edu, apply.jhu.edu, apply.jhu.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.