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Overall Experience

Johns Hopkins - Baltimore, MD

Students who love Hopkins and students who hate it both recognize that it isn’t the school for everyone. Many students wish that Hopkins offered grade inflation, as other top schools do. Even people who work hard end up with low grades. This encourages some students to put studying above any social activity in hopes of being one of several people in a class who receives an “A.” Hopkins offers a variety of social programming, but no one forces students to participate. There’s no one holding your hand and leading you to fun activities. Even though students complain, most say that they’ve enjoyed being challenged by their experiences at Hopkins.

Hopkins presents a well-rounded experience for some students, but not every student takes advantage of the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities. Some students wish that Hopkins encouraged students to get involved in all aspects of University life, but once you realize that it doesn’t, you can make your own choices about how you want to spend your time. Academics and facilities are strong points at Hopkins. While on-campus dining and nightlife have not been strong points in the past, the administration is presently putting time and money into improving these aspects of University life.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Johns Hopkins
3400 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218

Control:
Private

Academic Calendar:
4-1-4

 Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1876

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(410) 516-8000

Full-Time Undergraduates:
4,412

Part-Time Undergraduates:
59

 Total Male Undergraduates:
2,370

Total Female Undergraduates:
2,101

Overall Acceptance Rate:
27%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
59%

Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Total Applicants:
13,900

Total Acceptances:
3,726

Freshman Enrollment:
1,207

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
32%

Early Decision Deadline:
November 1

Early Decision Notification:
December 15

Regular Decision Deadline:
January 1

Regular Decision Notification:
April 1

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
2,618

Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
1,258

 Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
1

Transfer Applications Received:
658

Transfer Applications Accepted:
99

Transfer Students Enrolled:
36

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
15%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Yes, either may be used

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1290–1490

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
630–730

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
660–760

SAT II Requirements:
Required only if ACT is not taken. You must take three SAT II tests, one of which must be writing. The other two should be related to
your discipline.

Freshman Retention Rate:
97%

Top 10% of High School Class:
75%

Application Fee:
$70

Supplemental Forms?:
Required

Admissions Web Site:
Tuition:
$35,900

Room and Board:
$11,092

Books and Supplies:
$1,000

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$29,303

 Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
81%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
March 1

Financial Aid Phone:
(410) 516-8028

Financial Aid E-Mail:

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