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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD·Private·~6% acceptance

Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private university. It admits about 6% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. The average net price after aid is about $18,809 per year. About 94% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $87,555 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$18,809/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $85,947
Aid cuts ~$67,138/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
RD
Jan 2

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1520–1570
ACT (middle 50%)34–36
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
94%
graduation rate
98%
freshman retention
$86,306
median earnings, 6yr
$87,555
median earnings, 10yr
How Johns Hopkins reads an application

What Johns Hopkins values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankApplication essaysRecommendations
Important
ExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesVolunteer workWork experience
Also considered
Test scoresFirst-generation statusGeographic residence

From Johns Hopkins’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Johns Hopkins requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Johns Hopkins requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?
Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.
How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?
At Johns Hopkins University, the average net price after aid is about $18,809 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,947 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Johns Hopkins University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1520–1570 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.
What are Johns Hopkins University's application deadlines?
Johns Hopkins University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 2. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Johns Hopkins University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Johns Hopkins University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, Volunteer work, and Work experience. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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