Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Johns Hopkins University | Overview
Johns Hopkins students have big ideas and want to change the world. From day one, undergrads are given the freedom to chart their own academic paths and the support to follow their interests both in and outside the classroom. That freedom starts with the school’s financial aid philosophy: Students who are primed to thrive on a campus where diversity of thought drives its academic culture shouldn’t be limited by their family’s ability to pay.
Students who are admitted to Hopkins and apply for financial aid receive a package that meets 100% of their demonstrated need through grants and work-study—money that doesn’t need to be paid back. Without the burden of loans, equipped with an education that opens doors, Hopkins students have the freedom to boldly explore ways to apply their knowledge and talents. That could mean pursuing multiple majors, taking on an unpaid internship or research experience, studying abroad, or devoting time to a cause or community. Those opportunities abound on campus, and Hopkins supports its students throughout their time there and after graduation.
Academic Freedom
With over 50 majors and 40 minors, and a unique interdisciplinary approach, thousands of different academic paths exist at Hopkins. The school’s academic philosophy combines research with a liberal arts focus that offers students the freedom to create their own tracks—which is why over 60% of their undergraduates have a double major or major and minor; like electrical engineering and romance languages, mathematics and philosophy, or biomedical engineering and business. This creates an undergraduate experience that teaches students how to think, create, and succeed—whatever their academic interests.
Practical, hands-on learning adds depth to any course of study, making Hopkins students uniquely equipped for life after graduation. They’re working with companies to solve real problems, testing their hypotheses out in the field, and collaborating with peers and professors to put what they learn in the classroom to the test.
Research Redefined
As America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been tackling difficult questions and finding answers since 1876. Every day, faculty and students work side-by-side in a tireless pursuit of discovery, continuing the university’s founding mission to bring knowledge to the world. The university leads the nation in research spending and offers students the chance to make innovative discoveries as early as their first year, in all academic areas. About 80 percent of students across disciplines participate in research, which takes place in labs, museums, and unconventional places throughout campus, Baltimore, and the world.
Student Life
Hopkins’ undergraduate Homewood campus is a place where students share ideas, get excited about what they’re doing in and outside of the classroom, and find new ways to express themselves. Hopkins students pursue their interests outside the classroom with the same energy they bring to their academic goals. Every year, undergrads create new traditions and celebrations, like Hoptoberfest, a festival of all things fall, or run a campus lecture series that brings in speakers like Nelson Mandela, Hasan Minhaj, and Gloria Steinem. Being a part of a student group is a great way to develop connections, get to know new people, and discover new interests. Many of our students find the groups they’re a part of define their time at Hopkins. There are over 400 student-run clubs and several student unions to hold meetings and shows. Students are encouraged to take initiative through leadership opportunities and create new organizations. From fraternities and sororities to the performing arts, student groups and organizations add dimension and depth to the experiences our students are having.
Campus and Surroundings
Hopkins offers students a traditional campus within a bustling east-coast city. The Homewood campus has green quads, brick pathways, and “The Beach,” a grassy expanse used for sunbathing, studying, and socializing. A short walk or a free shuttle ride leads to museums, concert halls, shops, historic movie theaters, restaurants, and professional sports stadiums. Hopkins students are not only engaged members of the campus community, but also engaged citizens of Baltimore.
Baltimore is a vibrant city with small-town charm—an entrepreneurial hub with a rapidly growing technology sector and dynamic arts scene. Students enjoy the fast-paced yet accessible nature of a city like Baltimore, which gives them access to coveted internships and careers. It’s the perfect environment for real-world experiences like building professional networks or getting startups off the ground. It’s an incubator for scientists, clinicians, artists, legal experts, venture capitalists, philanthropists—and students who want to change the world.
Location & Contact
Baltimore, MD 21218
United States
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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East Asian Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Biophysics |
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Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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Cell/cellular Biology And Histology |
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Ecology |
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Molecular Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician |
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Recording Arts Technology/technician |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Music Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Computer Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering Mechanics |
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Engineering, General |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Materials Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Italian Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Public Health, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology |
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History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics, Other |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences |
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Biological And Physical Sciences |
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Cognitive Science, General |
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Human Biology |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Natural Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Materials Science |
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Physical Sciences, Other |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Experimental Psychology |
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Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Administration |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Archeology |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Technology |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Female Admissions
Male Admissions
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 4th | March 15th | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | March 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 740 | 710 | 770 | |
SAT Math | 780 | 760 | 800 | |
ACT Composite | 34 | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Fees
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
Student Body
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.79% |
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Black or African American | 7.59% |
White or Caucasian | 27.61% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.15% |
Asian | 27.11% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.17% |
Two or more races | 6.32% |
Other | 4.6% |
Gender
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 51% |
Student Activities
Spring Fair, Hoptoberfest and Lighting of the Quad
Student Services
Student Organizations
Campus Security & Safety
CCTV monitoring of public areas
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Racquetball | No | No | |
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Racquetball | No | No | |
Riflery | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
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