About Johns Hopkins University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
26,152
Website
https://www.jhu.edu/Accreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Johns Hopkins University is a private-not-for-profit type of university which was named after the Maryland Philanthropist, Johns Hopkins who lived in the 19th century who spent his time and money to improve the health and education conditions at Baltimore. The philanthropist has set aside $7 million in his will for setting up a hospital, orphanage, affiliated training colleges, and a university and that became the largest philanthropic act in the US History. The university began in 1876 with Daniel Coit Gilman as the First President. The university in its first President's words is, creating 'Knowledge for the World'.
A private university by the name of Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University was founded in the year 1876. The motto of the Johns Hopkins University is Veritas vos liberabit (Latin) and its official colors are hopkins blue, white, black, ;, sable and gold (academic robes). The total enrolment stands at 26,402 students at Johns Hopkins University. Around 6,256 and 20,823 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 4400 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Johns Hopkins University has an ethnically diverse student population. At JHU around 30% are white, 25% are Asian, and 15% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 95% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 53% of the students are females and 47% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Michael Bloomberg (Business magnate, Businessperson), John Astin (Television director, Actor), Woodrow Wilson (Politician, Historian), and Charles E. Saunders (Educator, Musician) in its 144 years of existence. Johns Hopkins University's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference; men’s and women’s lacrosse teams compete in NCAA Division I, and Big Ten Conference. A total of 520 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education), and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). The total endowment of the Johns Hopkins University is around $6 billion (2019).Rankings
To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Johns Hopkins University at the 22nd position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
3th Jan
Acceptance Rate
11%
SAT Range
1450 - 1560
ACT Range
33 - 35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$27,868
Average Annual Cost
$53,740
Books And Supplies
$1,240
Room And Board
$15,836
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,085
Total One Year Cost
$71,901
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to JHU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $71,990. The average annual tuition cost ($55,350), books and supplies ($1,250), room and boarding ($16,310), and budget for other expenses ($1,118) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$202,242
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Public Health
170 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
125 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
117 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
103 Graduates
Economics
100 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
91 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
76 Graduates
Music
76 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
72 Graduates
Mathematics
69 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
68 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
65 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
60 Graduates
Political Science and Government
54 Graduates
Psychology, General
47 Graduates
History
32 Graduates
Biology, General
31 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
28 Graduates
Cognitive Science
27 Graduates
Sociology
25 Graduates
Chemistry
24 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
23 Graduates
Physics
22 Graduates
Area Studies
21 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
21 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
19 Graduates
Behavioral Sciences
18 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
18 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
17 Graduates
Computer Engineering
17 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
17 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
16 Graduates
Natural Sciences
15 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
13 Graduates
Civil Engineering
13 Graduates
Materials Engineering
13 Graduates
Anthropology
12 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
12 Graduates
Philosophy
11 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
10 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
9 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
8 Graduates
Human Biology
8 Graduates
Archeology
7 Graduates
Engineering Mechanics
5 Graduates
Physical Sciences, Other
5 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
4 Graduates
Engineering, General
2 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
2 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
6,064
Socio-Economic Diversity
12%
Part-time
8%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$81,539 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$9,178/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,658/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,658/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Blue Jay
School Colors
columbia blue and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Centennial Conference
Total Male Athletes
404
Total Female Athletes
275
Intramural Sports
35
Sports Club
61
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by JHU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $16,310 per year. Johns Hopkins University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at JHU costs around $6,658 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$62,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$73,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 259
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$41,995
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,018
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,586
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$40,540
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$55,895
$30K - $48K
$61,011
$48K - $75K
$54,467
$75K - $110K
$50,245
> $110K
$27,280
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$135,500
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$7,040,132
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at JHU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Johns Hopkins University is around $41,324 and the federal grant is $5,903. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $5,490, while the institutional aid is $41,324. The total need-based scholarships/grants offered at JHU based on students' financial needs add up to $135,500 per year. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants in a year come to around $7,040,132.