Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate: 6.4%; Extremely selective
Average net price: $18,431; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 93%
Median earnings: $104,590; 10 years after enrolling

Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit college in Baltimore, MD with 5,693 undergraduates. It admits 6.4% of applicants, and admitted students average 1553 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,431 per year ($1,772 for families earning under $30,000). 93% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $104,590 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 6.4%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 38,926; Fall 2023
Admitted: 2,943; Fall 2023
Yield: 48%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing740–770

200800

SAT Math780–800

200800

ACT Composite34–36

136

What Johns Hopkins University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkNot considered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $88,834; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $67,170

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$1,772
$30–48k$2,136
$48–75k$4,014
$75–110k$12,170
$110k+$43,081

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 93%
Freshman retention: 98%
Median earnings: $104,590; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $12,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 5,693
Student–faculty ratio: 6:1
Receive Pell grants: 23%

White20%
Hispanic19%
Black8%
Asian29%

Johns Hopkins University FAQ

What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?+

Johns Hopkins University admits 6.4% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

What SAT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 780–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1553.

What ACT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–36.

Is Johns Hopkins University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Johns Hopkins University?+

In Fall 2023, 38,926 students applied to Johns Hopkins University and 2,943 were admitted; 1,418 enrolled.

Does Johns Hopkins University consider legacy status?+

No. Johns Hopkins University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Johns Hopkins University require an essay?+

Johns Hopkins University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $88,834 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,431.

What is Johns Hopkins University's graduation rate?+

93% 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 162928 · How we use this data