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Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 | (941) 516-8000
Baltimore, MD | (941) 516-8000
#9 in National Universities (tie)
Overview of Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,256, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 140 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Johns Hopkins University's ranking in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #9. Its tuition and fees are $57,010.
Johns Hopkins University is divided into nine schools, five of which serve undergraduate and graduate students. Hopkins’ graduate programs include the top-ranked Bloomberg School of Public Health and the highly ranked School of Education, Whiting School of Engineering, School of Medicine and the well-regarded Peabody Institute for music and dance. The Homewood Campus, one of the university’s four campuses in and around Baltimore, is the primary campus for undergraduates. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. More than 1,400 students participate in the Greek community. Hopkins also has additional campuses for its School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C.; Bologna, Italy; and Nanjing, China. Johns Hopkins Hospital is a top-ranked hospital with highly ranked specialties.
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General Information
School Type
Private, Coed
Year Founded
1876
Religious Affiliation
None
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Urban
2019 Endowment
$6.3 billion
School Website
WebsiteJohns Hopkins University's 2021 Rankings
Johns Hopkins University is ranked #9 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
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Johns Hopkins University Alumni Starting Salaries
Below are the median starting salaries by major for alumni of Johns Hopkins University.
By major
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Engineering
Neuroscience
Public Health, General
Data provided by Last updated 2019.
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JHU Admissions
Johns Hopkins University admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 10%. Half the applicants admitted to JHU have an SAT score between 1470 and 1570 or an ACT score of 33 and 35. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline is Jan. 2 and the application fee at Johns Hopkins University is $70.
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Academic Life at JHU
The student-faculty ratio at Johns Hopkins University is 6:1, and the school has 76.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Johns Hopkins University include: Neuroscience; Public Health, General; Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology; Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering; and Chemical Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 98%.
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Student Life at JHU
Johns Hopkins University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,256, with a gender distribution of 47% male students and 53% female students. At this school, 47% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 53% of students live off campus. In sports, Johns Hopkins University is part of the NCAA III.
Student Gender Distribution:
Full-time degree-seeking students
Johns Hopkins University Tuition & Financial Aid
At Johns Hopkins University, 51% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $47,843.
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Campus Safety
Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.
Johns Hopkins University Campus
Johns Hopkins University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance. Johns Hopkins University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Johns Hopkins University.
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