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College Profile · Fall 2027 Entry
Johns Hopkins University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Cost, Financial Aid and Deadlines
Baltimore, MD · 6,354 undergraduates. Everything families need to apply to Johns Hopkins University for fall 2027, verified against the school’s own Common Data Set, cost of attendance and admissions pages, with ConnectPrep’s strategic read.
By Jeremy Fine, Founder of ConnectPrep
Updated October 11, 2026 · Data verified against official sources
✓ Every figure cited
Quick answer
Johns Hopkins University admitted 6.1% of 50,259 first-year applicants in the 2025-2026 Common Data Set.[1] Early Decision applicants were admitted at 10.9%.[1] The middle 50% SAT range for enrolled first-years is 1530 to 1565.[1] The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $94,858.[2] First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $69,291.[1] For fall 2027 entry, deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, Early Decision II Jan 2, Regular Decision Jan 2.[3]
6.1%
Overall admit rate[1]
10.9%
Early Decision admit rate[1]
1530 to 1565
Middle 50% SAT[1]
$94,858
Cost of attendance, 2026-2027[2]
$69,291
Average need-based grant[1]
Johns Hopkins University at a Glance
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Type
- Private nonprofit
- Student to faculty ratio
- 9:1[1]
- Endowment
- $13.1 billion (federal data)[4]
- SAT/ACT, fall 2027
- Required[3]
- Application
- Common App, Coalition (Scoir)[3]
- First-year retention
- 97.8%[1]
The ConnectPrep Take on Johns Hopkins University
The ConnectPrep take
Hopkins reads for academic character and for impact and initiative, and it asks how a student's goals fit what Hopkins offers. Early Decision helps, though less than at some peers: 10.9% of 7,639 ED applicants were admitted against 6.1% overall, about 1.8 times the overall rate. Early pools are self-selected and often include recruited athletes and legacies, so the true edge is smaller, and ED II on Jan 2 offers a second binding option. Testing is required, with a middle 50% SAT of 1530 to 1565 and ACT scores at 35 on both ends, so 1565 is the target. Biomedical Engineering applicants must list BME as their first-choice major in the supplement. The costliest mistake belongs to musicians: the Peabody Double Degree application is due Dec 1 for Regular Decision, a month before Hopkins.
What to do this fall
- Decide between ED I on Nov 1 and ED II on Jan 2. Both are binding, so settle the aid conversation first.
- If Biomedical Engineering is the goal, name BME as first-choice major in the Hopkins supplement.
- Retake the SAT this fall if your student is below 1530; scores may be self-reported.
- Peabody Double Degree applicants should file the separate Peabody application and prescreening by Dec 1 for Regular Decision.
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Johns Hopkins University Admissions Statistics
| Applicant pool |
Applied |
Admitted |
Admit rate |
| All first-year applicants[1] |
50,259 |
3,072 |
6.1% |
| Early Decision[1] |
7,639 |
835 |
10.9% |
- Early Decision admits made up about 27% of all admitted students, so a large part of the class is filled before Regular Decision applications are read (ConnectPrep calculation from the figures above).
- The Early Decision admit rate is about 1.8 times the overall rate. Early pools are self-selected and often include recruited athletes and legacy applicants, so the true advantage for a typical applicant is smaller.
- Yield, the share of admitted students who enrolled, was 44.9%.[1]
- 2,058 students were offered a waitlist spot, 1,359 accepted one, and 247 were admitted from it.[1]
Testing and academic profile
| Academic profile of enrolled first-years |
Middle 50% or share |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing[1] |
750 to 780 |
| SAT Math[1] |
780 to 800 |
| SAT composite[1] |
1530 to 1565 |
| ACT composite[1] |
35 to 35 |
| Enrolled students who submitted the SAT[1] |
57% |
| Enrolled students who submitted the ACT[1] |
20% |
| Average high school GPA[1] |
3.93 |
ConnectPrep score target
Aim for 1565 on the SAT, the 75th percentile here, or 35 on the ACT. A higher score is always better, and the test can be retaken. Not there yet? Take a free practice test and we will build the plan to close the gap.
What Johns Hopkins University looks for
In its own words: Hopkins describes a holistic review aimed at understanding who an applicant will be in its community, weighing academic character, impact and initiative in school, work, family, or community roles, and fit between the student's aims and what Hopkins offers.[6]
Johns Hopkins University Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round |
Deadline |
Decision |
| Early Decision I |
Nov 1 |
Dec 11 |
| Early Decision II |
Jan 2 |
|
| Regular Decision |
Jan 2 |
Mar 24 |
Insider deadlines families miss
These scholarship, honors, program, interview and aid deadlines come from Johns Hopkins University’s own pages. Anything tagged Before RD is due before the Regular Decision deadline.
| Program or rule |
Deadline |
What to know |
Peabody/JHU Double Degree
Before RD |
Nov 1 (ED); Dec 1 (RD Peabody application) |
Double Degree applicants must file a separate Peabody application with prescreening and auditions; the RD Peabody application is due Dec 1, a month before the Jan 2 JHU deadline, and you must be admitted to both.[7] |
| Financial aid (ED I) |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II and RD) |
Financial aid application due Nov 15 for ED I and Jan 15 for ED II and RD.[3] |
See how Johns Hopkins University compares with other colleges in the Mid-Atlantic deadlines database or the full 2026-2027 college application deadlines hub.
Johns Hopkins University Cost and Financial Aid
| Cost and aid |
Figure |
| Cost of attendance (2026-2027)[2] |
$94,858 |
| Tuition[2] |
$68,670 |
| First-years awarded need-based aid[1] |
53.1% |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant[1] |
$69,291 |
| Average total financial aid package[1] |
$70,919 |
| Average share of need met[1] |
100.0% |
| Merit (non-need) awards to first-years[1] |
57 students, average $32,669 |
First-year on campus: tuition 68,670, one-time matriculation fee 500, housing 13,073, meals 8,894, personal 1,606, books 1,377, transportation 738; health insurance 3,624 billed separately.[2]
- For a family that qualifies for need-based aid, the average grant would bring the $94,858 cost of attendance down to roughly $25,567 before loans and work-study. This is a ConnectPrep calculation for illustration; your student’s number depends on your family’s finances, so run the school’s net price calculator.
- Johns Hopkins University states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.[8]
- Aid packages are loan-free.[9]
- Starting in 2026-2027, tuition-free for undergraduates from families earning up to $200,000; $0 parent cost for families earning up to $100,000.[9]
- International students: Hopkins is need-blind for domestic applicants and need-aware for international applicants ("financial circumstances are considered in the admissions process"), but promises to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.[8]
What families actually pay: net price by income
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus the average grants and scholarships for first-year students receiving aid, by family income. It comes from federal data, which runs a year or two behind the school’s current cost figures.[4]
| Family income |
Average net price per year |
| $0 to $30,000 |
$428 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 |
$0 (aid exceeded cost) |
| $48,001 to $75,000 |
$4,179 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 |
$14,591 |
| Over $110,000 |
$37,774 |
| All aided students |
$18,809 |
Academics and Majors at Johns Hopkins University
Most popular fields by share of bachelor’s degrees awarded[1]
- Biological/life sciences23%
- Engineering20%
- Computer and information sciences10%
- Social sciences10%
- Health professions and related programs10%
Signature programs
Biomedical Engineering
A flagship major that applicants must list as their first-choice major on the Hopkins supplement to be considered.[10]
Undergraduate research
Hopkins promotes research access for undergraduates as a core part of learning at the nation's first research university.[11]
Combined BA/MA in International Studies with SAIS
Students can earn a bachelor's and a master's with the School of Advanced International Studies in five years.[12]
Peabody Double Degree
Students pursue a music or fine arts degree at Peabody alongside a Krieger or Whiting degree.[13]
Combined BA/MBA with Carey Business School
A combined bachelor's and MBA pathway.[14]
Choosing a major and getting in
Applicants are not required to declare a major when applying, but Biomedical Engineering applicants must indicate BME as their first-choice major in the Hopkins supplement to be considered. Hopkins lists over 100 majors and minors.[15]
Special admission paths
- Biomedical Engineering first-choice designation.[10]
- Peabody Double Degree (separate audition-based program).[13]
- Five-year BA/MA with SAIS.[12]
Johns Hopkins University Retention and Graduation Rates
| Outcome |
Figure |
| First-year students who returned for sophomore year[1] |
97.8% |
| Graduated within four years[1] |
85.4% |
| Graduated within six years[1] |
93.4% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting college[4] |
$87,555 |
| Median federal loan debt of graduates[4] |
$10,250 |
| Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants[4] |
19% |
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Johns Hopkins University FAQs
What is the Johns Hopkins University acceptance rate?
Johns Hopkins University admitted 6.1% of first-year applicants (3,072 of 50,259), according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set. The Early Decision admit rate was 10.9%.
When are the Johns Hopkins University application deadlines for 2026-27?
For students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision I Nov 1; Early Decision II Jan 2; Regular Decision Jan 2. 1 scholarship, honors or program deadlines come before Regular Decision; see the insider deadlines table on this page.
How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?
The 2026-2027 cost of attendance is $94,858. First-year students who received need-based aid got an average grant of $69,291. The school states it meets 100% of demonstrated need.
What SAT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University?
The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1530 to 1565 on the SAT and 35 to 35 on the ACT. ConnectPrep advises aiming for 1565, the 75th percentile. Testing policy for fall 2027 entry: Required.
Does Johns Hopkins require the SAT or ACT?
Yes. Johns Hopkins requires standardized testing for the 2026-2027 application cycle and considers scores within a holistic review, with self-reporting allowed. The middle 50% SAT among enrolled students is 1530 to 1565, and ACT scores sit at 35. A higher score always helps, so we encourage a retake if your student is below 1530.
Is Johns Hopkins need-blind?
Hopkins is need-blind for domestic applicants and need-aware for international applicants, and it meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students. Starting in 2026-2027, tuition is free for undergraduates from families earning up to $200,000, and parent cost is $0 for families earning up to $100,000.
About the author
Jeremy Fine
Jeremy Fine founded ConnectPrep in 2013 and brings more than 20 years of experience in education, spanning test preparation, college advising and academic program management. He holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MPA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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This profile is an independent ConnectPrep resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Johns Hopkins University. Figures come from the sources listed above as published when checked in October 2026; the Common Data Set year is noted where used. Policies and costs change, so confirm with the school before applying.
