Overview
Enrollment
Johns Hopkins University occupies a main campus in the residential Charles Village neighborhood of northern Baltimore, Maryland, approximately three miles from the city's downtown harbor area. Founded in 1876 as America's first research university, the institution features a blend of Federal and Georgian-style architecture across its Homewood campus. The private university maintains its reputation as a leading academic research institution, with particularly strong programs in medicine, biomedical engineering, international studies, and public health?bolstered by its connection to the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bloomberg School of Public Health. First-year students are required to live on campus in residential colleges, while the university offers various housing options for upperclassmen in both university-owned and affiliated buildings. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blue Jays, with notable programs in men's lacrosse and fencing.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Johns Hopkins is rated within the top 3% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Johns Hopkins University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#10 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Maryland
#17 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1520/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $17,640 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,800 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 23% |
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Engineering | 16% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Mathematics | 4% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024