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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University admits 6 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to Johns Hopkins University, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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Johns Hopkins University sits in Baltimore proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 15.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $196,467 four years out. Faculty pay averages $227,652 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 5,693 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 98.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1530 and 1580 — above the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Johns Hopkins University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Johns Hopkins University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1530 and 1580; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 750 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 780 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Johns Hopkins University received 38,926 applications and admitted 2,943 (7.6%), with 1,418 enrolling.
How Johns Hopkins University compares
| Johns Hopkins University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 6.4% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,230 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $87,555 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Johns Hopkins University student earns $87,555 — 42% above the Maryland median of $61,797 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Johns Hopkins University lists tuition at $65,230 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Johns Hopkins University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $65,230 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Johns Hopkins University enrolls 5,693 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Johns Hopkins University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
93.8% of Johns Hopkins University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 38.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $65,230 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Johns Hopkins University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $196,467 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $147,384 |
| Mathematics | $134,785 |
| Economics | $128,882 |
| Political Science and Government | $121,729 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,673 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $110,210 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $99,205 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,671 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $79,127 |
| Public Health | $79,113 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $63,503 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $62,858 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $56,543 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,324 |
| Music | $29,849 |
Median earnings for these 16 Johns Hopkins University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $87,555 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional Johns Hopkins University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Johns Hopkins University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1530–1580 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 6.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?
7.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,943 admitted from 38,926 applicants.
How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?
At Johns Hopkins University, published tuition is $65,230 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Johns Hopkins University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Johns Hopkins University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $87,555 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Loyola University Maryland — 75.5% admitted
- Hood College — 77.8% admitted
- Goucher College — 77.7% admitted
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County — 72.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.