Johns Hopkins University: Review & Facts

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Johns Hopkins University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 31,275 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1876 and is one of the 17 colleges and schools located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Academic Offerings

At Johns Hopkins University you can obtain your 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
171
Johns Hopkins University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 171 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Johns Hopkins University is excellent at 97% (well above Maryland average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
97%
Good
The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins University is outstanding - 95%. Approximately 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Johns Hopkins University is very good: 6:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $60,500 per year.

Read the details about Johns Hopkins University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
7%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 37,844 applications were submitted and 2,745 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to get accepted at this school.

Johns Hopkins University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Johns Hopkins University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,700
High
Johns Hopkins University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Johns Hopkins University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Johns Hopkins University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: around $10,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Johns Hopkins University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Johns Hopkins University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Johns Hopkins University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore, Maryland
21218-2688, USA
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