Overview
Founded in 1876 with a bequest from Baltimore merchant and philanthropist Johns Hopkins, the university pioneered the German model of research-intensive graduate education in the United States, fundamentally transforming American higher education. It is home to the highly ranked Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and it has been the nation's leading university in federal research spending for decades. Hopkins is widely recognized for founding the first academic department of public health in the U.S. and for major contributions to fields ranging from biomedical engineering to international relations.
At a Glance
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Total students | 29,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 94% |
| Average starting salary | $78,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $62,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,050 |
| Room & board | $18,300 |
| Average financial aid | $56,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 50% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 1520-1560 |
| ACT range | 34-35 |
| Average GPA | 3.92 |
| Regular deadline | January 2 |
Top Programs
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public Health
- International Studies
- Neuroscience
- Medicine
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.