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Johns Hopkins University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,717
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 8%
Students retention rate 96%
On-time graduation rate 95%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins is 8%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Johns Hopkins emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Johns Hopkins boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

7.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,720

Cost of attendance at Johns Hopkins University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,720

Cost of attendance at Johns Hopkins University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Johns Hopkins University received on average $45,373 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$45,373
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 287 20% $5,016 $1,439,538
Other Federal Grant 462 33% $5,379 $2,484,887
State Grant/Scholarships 29 2% $3,674 $106,532
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 924 66% $42,863 $39,605,652
Total Grant & Scholarships 930 66% $45,373 $42,197,071

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Johns Hopkins University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Johns Hopkins University students is 94.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 96.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 93.2%.

94.6%

  • asian 97.1% 335 students
  • African American 92.9% 91 students
  • white 92.1% 421 students
  • unknown 93.0% 66 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 95.1% 174 students
  • International Students 96.4% 135 students
  • Mixed Race 98.3% 58 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Centennial Conference
  • Baseball Centennial Conference
  • Basketball Centennial Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Johns Hopkins University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Johns Hopkins University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)