Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21218
Johns Hopkins University is a private university in MD, founded in 1876 and offers Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 5,427, and the graduate enrollment is 2,569. Johns Hopkins University is a hyper-selective school, receiving 29,612 applications and accepting 6.0% of applicants. Johns Hopkins University’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, Johns Hopkins University employs 749 full-time instructional staff (98% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 7:1 student to faculty ratio.
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Applicants applying to Johns Hopkins University will apply through the Coalition Application or the Common Application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts within the application and will also be required to answer specific questions pertaining to the university.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Decision I Application Deadline
November 1st
Early Decision II Application Deadline
January 3rd
Regular Decision Application Deadline
January 3rd
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Character/Personal Qualities - Very Important
- Application Essay - Very Important
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School - Very Important
- Recommendation(s) - Very Important
Average Acceptance Rate
6.00%
Empowerly Acceptance Rate
36.00%
STUDENT LIFE
Baltimore, MA, is a historic seaport city famous for where “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written. Johns Hopkins University has four campuses in the area, with the 140-acre Homewood Campus being the most applicable to undergraduate student life during the semester-based academic calendar. The sprawling campus is also home to residence halls, libraries, research labs, and other athletic and recreation facilities. As the hub for cultural, social, and academic activities, the campus offers students life beyond earning a degree. This includes participating or cheering on its home athletic teams, the Blue Jays, joining its nearly 400 student clubs and groups covering many interests, and engaging in beloved university traditions, all happening outside the door in a nontraditional setting.
Housing
- 51% of students live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshmen
- Freshmen and sophomores required to live on campus
Johns Hopkins requires that all first and second-year students live in University Housing (or at home with a parent or legal guardian). Whether students take classes in-person or online, the school guarantees on-campus housing at residence halls or apartments for all four years. Residential life is the cornerstone of intellectual and social development for all students who experience living independently for the first time and are making new friends and memories. The traditional residence halls offered the best alternatives for an authentic “home away from home” with different first year and second-year housing options. Not to mention, JHU indeed prides itself on having one of the best campus dining programs in the country.
Life as a Student
According to the Yahoo News ranking, life as a first-year student at Johns Hopkins University is among the happiest in the country. With a consistent 98% first-year student retention, the school is committed to growing its campus community to provide the best out-of-classroom activities and services possible to support productivity. It begins with a devoted and caring staff always present to guide students through the many challenges of balancing study, life, and extracurriculars. This community support extends from the classroom with its 6:1 student-faculty ratio to programs and activities outside the classroom. Whether it’s the performing arts, building robots, international relations, lacrosse, or Quidditch (a non-fictional team at JHU), Johns Hopkins encourages students to be engaged, make friends, and learn more about themselves in a diverse and inclusive community.
TOP MAJORS
Economics
Psychology
Journalism
Political Science and Government
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
Mathematics
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Student security patrol
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
- CCTV monitoring of public areas
Student Services
- Health Center
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Fencing
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Basketball
Fencing
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Triathlon
Badminton
Baseball
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Riflery
Rugby
Squash
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Triathlon
Badminton
Cheerleading
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Riflery
Rugby
Softball
Squash
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Intramural
Intramural
Basketball
Football
Rock Climbing
Soccer
Basketball
Football
Rock Climbing
Soccer
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
100% of need is met for Johns Hopkins University students receiving financial aid and $100+ million of grant aid is awarded to students annually.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ depending on your circumstances.
- Tuition - $57,010
- Matriculation Fee - $500
- Room and Board (On-Campus) - $16,800
- Personal - $1,152
- Books and Supplies - $1,260
- Transportation - $1,260
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (On-Campus) - $77,397
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HISTORY
Johns Hopkins University (popularly called Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) was founded in 1876 in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. The school is named after its primary benefactor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Johns Hopkins, who left funds to build the hospital and university in his estate. Its first president, Daniel Coit Gilman, committed Johns Hopkins to “Knowledge for the world,” revolutionizing the United States’ higher education system by combining teaching and research. In fact, for many, the idea of combining teaching and research was unprecedented and even considered reckless by many critics. However, Gilman defended his decision with the perspective that teaching and research were two sides of the same coin, citing, “The best teachers are usually those who are free, competent and willing to make original research in the library and the laboratory.”
With the support of internationally-recognized researchers, Gilman established Johns Hopkins University as the country’s first research university. Along with becoming a founding member of the American Association of Universities, the school also launched a university publication agency in 1878 to print and share its research. The agency, now known as the Johns Hopkins University Press, is the U.S.’s oldest continuously running university press. With the completion of Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1889 and the opening of the medical school in 1893, its unique focus on teaching and research made the school a dominant institution in the developing field of academic medicine in the 20th century.
Today, Johns Hopkins continually leads all U.S. universities in research expenditures annually. It has an undergraduate enrollment of 6,331 and a graduate enrollment of 20,088, with a slim 11.2% acceptance rate. Accepted students have the choice of nine schools, five of which serve undergraduates. Its central Homewood Campus in North Baltimore is where undergraduates take their courses at either the School of Arts & Sciences or Engineering. The Homewood Campus is also the home base for athletic and recreation programs that support its 24 varsity teams, the Blue Jays, 22 of which compete at the NCAA Division III level. The school also proudly claims 39 Nobel laureates and one Fields Medalist affiliated with its alumni and faculty. Notable JHU alumni include novelist Gertrude Stein, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Russel Baker, and actor John Astin.