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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Baltimore, MD, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1876[1]. It has about 5,693 undergraduates[9].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1876Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Johns Hopkins University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in, 2026-27 entry
The testing page's body says SAT or ACT is required. Its page description still mentions test-optional through 2025-26, so check the school's page.
The page says: “Johns Hopkins University requires standardized testing”
When to apply
- Early Decision INovember 1, 2026[7]Decision December 11, 2026Reply by January 15, 2027
- Early Decision IIJanuary 2, 2027[7]Decision February 12, 2027Reply by February 26, 2027
- Regular DecisionJanuary 2, 2027[7]Decision March 24, 2027Reply by May 1, 2027
These dates are for an entry year that has already passed or is closing. Check the school’s page for the date that applies to you.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Recommended or expected, not stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL iBT 5 total on new scale (no old-scale number stated); Cambridge 185+. Tests recommended, not required.
Waiver or exemption: Encouraged if SAT EBRW below 690 or ACT Reading and English both below 30.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
These figures describe students who enrolled, not everyone who applied.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Baltimore
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.