Overview
Johns Hopkins University is a private university established in 1876. With an undergraduate enrollment of 6,090 (fall 2023), it sits on a 140-acre urban campus and follows a 4-1-4 academic calendar. In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, Johns Hopkins holds the #6 spot among National Universities. Tuition and fees stand at $65,230.
Johns Hopkins University Rankings
To get a clearer sense of what the university offers, here’s how it stacks up across different categories:
- #6 in National Universities (tie)
- #10 in Best Value Schools
- #13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
Top Rankings in Doctoral-Level Programs
- #1 in Biomedical Engineering
- #1 in Chemical Engineering
- #1 in Civil Engineering
- #1 in Computer Engineering
- #1 in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- #1 in Materials Engineering
- #1 in Mechanical Engineering
- #1 in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Other Notable Rankings
- #5 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
- #22 in Economics (tie)
- #12 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #10 in Most Innovative Schools
- #118 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
How Johns Hopkins Ranks Nationally
Johns Hopkins University is ranked #6 out of 436 National Universities. These rankings are based on widely accepted indicators of academic excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score: 94/100
Graduation Rates (Outcomes – 52% of score):
- 95% average 6-year graduation rate
- 94% 6-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients
- 95% 6-year graduation rate for non-Pell Grant recipients
Johns Hopkins University Admissions
- Acceptance rate: 8%
- Test scores (mid-50% range):
- SAT: 1530–1580
- ACT: 34–35
- Application deadline: January 3
- Application fee: $70
Admissions officers place high importance on GPA, high school class rank (if available), and letters of recommendation.
Tuition & Financial Aid
- Tuition & fees (2024-25): $65,230 (above the national average of $47,890).
- Total cost (including housing, meals, etc.): $86,713.
- Average net price after aid: $25,630.
Net Price by Family Income (2021-2022)
| Family Income | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $156 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,342 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,419 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,838 |
| $110,001+ | $39,451 |
- Food & housing: $20,150
Academics
- Student-faculty ratio: 6:1
- Freshman retention rate (student satisfaction): 97%
Most Popular Majors (2023 Graduates)
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology (12%)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (9%)
- Public Health, General (9%)
- Neuroscience (8%)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (8%)
- Chemical Engineering (6%)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (5%)
- Music Performance, General (5%)
- Mathematics, General (4%)
- International Relations and Affairs (4%)
Student Life
- Undergraduate enrollment (fall 2023): 6,090
- Gender distribution: 45% male, 55% female
- Housing: 47% on-campus, 53% off-campus
- Athletics: NCAA Division III
Total Enrollment (Fall 2023)
- Undergraduate: 6,090
- Graduate: 24,273
- Total: 30,363
Student Demographics
- Pell Grant recipients (2022-2023): 21%
- Degree-seeking students: 54% women, 46% men
- Veterans/military students: 0.1%
Campus & Safety
Johns Hopkins provides various student services, including tutoring, a women’s center, health services, and career placement. Campus security features 24/7 patrols, emergency phones, late-night escorts, and controlled dorm access. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age.
