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Johns Hopkins University

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$24,300

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1480-1560

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What the School is Known For

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Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 as America's first research university, is a world leader in medicine, public health, biomedical engineering, and the sciences. The Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine have been ranked as the nation's top hospital and medical school for decades, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health is the oldest and largest school of public health in the world.

Hopkins' identity is defined by its commitment to research — undergraduates at Hopkins have more access to hands-on research than at virtually any other university, and the culture rewards curiosity, rigor, and the drive to discover.

The Student Body

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Hopkins enrolls approximately 5,900 undergraduates and 21,000 graduate and professional students, reflecting the university's strong research mission. The undergraduate student body is highly pre-professional, with large proportions pursuing medicine, research, engineering, and public health.

Hopkins students are known for their intellectual intensity and their willingness to take on difficult, ambiguous problems. The collaborative culture of research — where students work alongside faculty on real discoveries — defines the Hopkins undergraduate experience.

Getting In

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Hopkins' acceptance rate is approximately 7%, reflecting a selective but somewhat more accessible profile than some peer institutions. The admissions committee looks for academic achievement, research potential, and genuine intellectual curiosity alongside personal qualities.

Hopkins offers Early Decision and Regular Decision application rounds. The University provides generous need-based financial aid and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted domestic undergraduates.

Academic Programs & Research

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Hopkins' Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering together offer more than 70 undergraduate majors. Biomedical Engineering — a field that Hopkins effectively invented — remains one of the most popular and prestigious programs.

The undergraduate research experience at Hopkins is extraordinary: over 80% of undergraduates participate in faculty-led research, often contributing to publications in peer-reviewed journals before they graduate. The university's $3 billion annual research budget is the largest of any American university.

Life on Campus

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Hopkins' Homewood campus in northern Baltimore is a Georgian-style campus of exceptional beauty, framed by the amenities of a major American city. The campus is a tight-knit community that belies the scale of the broader university.

Over 400 student organizations, a thriving arts community, and proximity to Baltimore's cultural institutions — including the Inner Harbor, the Walters Art Museum, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute — provide rich opportunities outside the classroom.

Living & Getting Involved

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Hopkins guarantees on-campus housing for freshmen and provides options for upperclassmen in university-affiliated residences near campus. The residential community is organized around Residential Life programming designed to build community among students with shared intellectual interests.

Greek life, student government, cultural organizations, and research clubs are among the many ways Hopkins students build community and develop leadership skills alongside their rigorous academic programs.

Athletics & Recreation

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Hopkins competes in NCAA Division III and fields 24 varsity sports. Hopkins Lacrosse — both men's and women's — is among the most decorated programs in Division III history, reflecting Baltimore's deep lacrosse culture.

The Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center provides state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Club and intramural sports involve hundreds of students who are not competing at the varsity level.

Student Support Services

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The Hopkins Office of Academic Support and Johns Hopkins Writing Center provide tutoring, writing consultation, and academic coaching. The Homewood Advising and Academic Support office coordinates a network of peer tutors and advisors for undergraduates across all schools.

The Career Center at Hopkins has particular strength in pre-medical advising and research career pathways, reflecting the large proportion of Hopkins students pursuing graduate study in health sciences and research.

Wellness & Mental Health

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Hopkins' Counseling Center provides free individual therapy, group sessions, and crisis intervention. The center has expanded services in recent years, including teletherapy options and after-hours crisis support.

The Hopkins Student Wellness Center coordinates a range of programs beyond clinical services, including peer support, wellness workshops, and community-building events designed to address the demanding academic environment.

Plan a Campus Visit

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Hopkins Undergraduate Admissions offers information sessions and student-led tours on most weekdays and select Saturdays. Tours of the Homewood campus take approximately 60 minutes and cover academic buildings, residential halls, and outdoor spaces.

Hopkins also hosts Destination Hopkins events in the fall and spring that give prospective students immersive access to classes, research labs, and student life. Virtual tours are available through the admissions office website.

Career Outcomes & Placement

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Hopkins graduates are among the most successful in medicine, research, public health, and bioengineering. The pre-medical advising program has one of the highest medical school matriculation rates in the country.

The Life Design Lab at Hopkins provides career coaching, employer connections, and alumni mentorship. Hopkins' location in Baltimore — and its proximity to Washington, D.C. — provides exceptional access to the federal health agencies, think tanks, and biotech companies that recruit heavily from Hopkins.

Fields of Study

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Neuroscience, Public Health Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, and Molecular and Cellular Biology are among Hopkins' most popular undergraduate programs. The Krieger School's interdisciplinary programs in cognitive science and international studies are also highly regarded.

Hopkins' Writing Seminars program is one of the few creative writing undergraduate majors affiliated with a major research university, attracting talented writers alongside the many students pursuing the sciences.

Cost of Attendance

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Hopkins' undergraduate tuition is approximately $63,000 per year, with total cost of attendance — including room, board, and fees — reaching approximately $83,000 annually. Hopkins' financial aid program significantly reduces net costs for aided families.

Hopkins provides merit scholarships alongside need-based aid, and the University has committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need with no required loans for admitted domestic students.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Hopkins meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted domestic undergraduates. Aid packages consist of grants, work-study, and family contributions — no loans are required. Families earning below $65,000 typically pay no tuition.

The Hodson Trust and other named scholarships provide merit-based funding for top applicants. Hopkins also provides significant research fellowships and summer funding opportunities that reduce the financial pressure of pursuing unpaid research experiences.

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