Johns Hopkins University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,730

3.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,017

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

6.44%

45,895 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

30,210

57.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

93.8%

1,327 Graduates

About

Johns Hopkins University is a higher education institution located in Baltimore City, MD. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Johns Hopkins University were International Relations & Affairs (652 degrees awarded), General Biomedical Sciences (578 degrees), and Business Statistics (578 degrees).

In 2024, 12,703 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johns Hopkins University. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,129 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,895 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $64,730, which is $32,810 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $64,730, which is $32,810 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,017.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Johns Hopkins University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,730

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Johns Hopkins University was $64,730. The cost of tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $32,810 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,017

2024 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Johns Hopkins University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,017. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Johns Hopkins University grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,204

Room and Board

$1,345

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johns Hopkins University was of $17,204 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.41% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,345. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.1% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Johns Hopkins University received 45,895 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.9% annual growth. Out of those 45,895 applicants, 2,954 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 6.44% acceptance rate.

There were 30,210 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University in 2024. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johns Hopkins University has an overall enrollment yield of 47%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

6.44%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,954

Accepted Out of 45,895

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johns Hopkins University was 6.44% (2,954 admissions from 45,895 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 7.56%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17.9%, while admissions grew by 0.374%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2024)

691

Scores Submitted (2024)

50% of enrolled first-time students at Johns Hopkins University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johns Hopkins University had a total enrollment of 30,210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Johns Hopkins University is 17,496 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,714. This means that 57.9% of students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johns Hopkins University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% White, 16.6% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (15%), followed by Asian Male (13%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.2%), followed by White Male (9.58%) and Asian Female (6.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johns Hopkins University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,210 students. The full-time enrollment at Johns Hopkins University is 17,496 and the part-time enrollment is 12,714. This means that 57.9% of students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johns Hopkins University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

98%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University was 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Johns Hopkins University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johns Hopkins University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
9,781 enrolled students
Asian
5,010 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,037 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johns Hopkins University is 32.4% White, 16.6% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.37% Black or African American, 4.07% Two or More Races, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0695% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 709 students (2.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,495 more women than men received degrees from Johns Hopkins University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University is white (4,129 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,895 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Johns Hopkins University is International Relations & Affairs (652 degrees awarded), followed by General Biomedical Sciences (578 degrees) and Business Statistics (578 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johns Hopkins University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (513 degrees awarded), Biology (1,925 degrees), and Social Sciences (1,818 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Other managers (708,064 people), Software developers (659,161 people), Physicians (527,076 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (410,288 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (401,334 people).

The most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University in 2024 are Math & Statistics (513 degrees awarded), Biology (1,925 degrees), Social Sciences (1,818 degrees), Engineering (1,620 degrees), and Physical Sciences (325 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Math & Statistics (513 degrees awarded), Biology (1,925 degrees), Social Sciences (1,818 degrees), Engineering (1,620 degrees), and Physical Sciences (325 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (833,515 people), Computer Systems Design (817,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (750,115 people), Elementary & secondary schools (629,853 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (564,239 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johns Hopkins University.

Most Common (2024)

General Computer & Information Sciences
194 degrees awarded
Cellular & Molecular Biology
193 degrees awarded
General Public Health
150 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Johns Hopkins University was General Computer & Information Sciences with 194 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Johns Hopkins University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,604

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

7,099

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,604 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University, which is 0.789 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,099).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johns Hopkins University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 428 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University in International Relations & Affairs, which is 1 times approximately the same the 428 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 437 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 2.91 times more than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

94%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 89% of students graduating from Johns Hopkins University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 94% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (97.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Johns Hopkins University is Male and Asian (97.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.46% of graduates (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,129 degrees awarded
Asian
1,895 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
977 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johns Hopkins University is white (4,129 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,895 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (233 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,462 degrees awarded
White Female
2,388 degrees awarded
White Female
2,271 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johns Hopkins University is white female (2,462 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,388 degrees).

Operations

Johns Hopkins University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.1B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.33B (10.2%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Johns Hopkins University had a total salary expenditure of 8.45B. Johns Hopkins University employs 625 Professors, 365 Associate professors and 309 Assistant professors. Most academics at Johns Hopkins University are Male Professor (416), Female Professor (209), and Female Associate professor (192).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,310 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,554 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 992 employees.

Endowment

$13.1B

2024 Endowment

24%

growth from 2023

Johns Hopkins University has an endowment valued at about $13.1B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Johns Hopkins University grew 24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.8B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johns Hopkins University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.24B - Federal
$27.1M - State
$5.08M - Local

As of 2024, Johns Hopkins University received $4.24B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $27.1M from state grants and contracts, and $5.08M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.04B

2024 Salaries

8.98%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Johns Hopkins University paid a median of $4.04B in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($8.45B) and a 8.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$284M

Instructional Salaries

1,495

Number of Employees

In 2024, Johns Hopkins University paid a total of $284M to 1,495 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.03% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University were Business and Financial Operations with 2,310 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,554 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 992 employees.

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