Johns Hopkins University
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About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,331, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 11%. The university offers 74 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,160.
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- #11 Ranked in Most Affordable MPH Online Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-36
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1470-1560
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards29k
Students enrolled
88%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
41%
Non-U.S. Citizen
19%
Asian
15%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
54%
Socio-economic diversity
20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
103
Total Online Enrollment
25,479
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 47% online
Master's 33% online
Doctorate 19% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $54,160 | $54,160 |
Graduate | $57,010 | $57,010 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,260 |
On-campus room and board | $11,095 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,152 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,820 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,152 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,152 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $67,667 | $67,667 |
Off-campus without family | $69,392 | $69,392 |
Off-campus with family | $56,572 | $56,572 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
20%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
57%
Pell Grant
20%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
$68k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
Other
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Epidemiology
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Genome Sciences/Genomics
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biostatistics
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacology
BA
MA
DOC
Biotechnology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Research and Development Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Mechanics
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Latin Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Public Health/International Health
BA
MA
DOC
Maternal and Child Health
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Health
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
17Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Experimental Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
22Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
BA
MA
DOC
23Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Cartography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Archeology
BA
MA
DOC
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
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