Johns Hopkins University: A Deep Dive into Undergraduate Enrollment Statistics
Johns Hopkins University (JHU), a private research university founded in 1876 in Baltimore, Maryland, is renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions. With a global presence spanning over 150 countries, JHU serves more than 21,000 students across nine academic divisions. This article delves into the undergraduate enrollment statistics of Johns Hopkins University, providing a comprehensive overview of admissions, costs, student demographics, and outcomes.
Admissions Overview
Acceptance Rate and Application Trends
In 2023, Johns Hopkins University received 38,926 undergraduate applications, marking a 2.86% increase from the previous year. The university accepted 2,943 students, resulting in a highly competitive acceptance rate of 7.56%. This figure is slightly higher than the 7.25% acceptance rate in 2022, with admissions growing by 7.21% alongside the increase in applicants. Johns Hopkins University is ranked No. #6 in Lowest Acceptance Rates.
SAT Scores
Approximately 41% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications in 2023.
Enrollment Yield
Johns Hopkins University boasts an overall enrollment yield of 48.2%, indicating the percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll.
Enrollment Demographics
Total Enrollment
In 2023, the university's total enrollment, encompassing both undergraduate and graduate students, reached 30,362. Full-time enrollment stood at 16,830, while part-time enrollment was 13,532, meaning that 55.4% of students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University are enrolled full-time.
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Race and Ethnicity
The enrolled student population at Johns Hopkins University is diverse, comprising:
- 34.5% White
- 15.9% Asian
- 10.1% Hispanic or Latino
- 7.49% Black or African American
- 3.93% Two or More Races
- 0.155% American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0527% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
Notably, students enrolled in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (14.3%), followed by Asian Male (12.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%).
Sex Breakdown
In 2023, Johns Hopkins University awarded 7,307 degrees to women, surpassing the 5,483 degrees awarded to men.
Costs and Financial Aid
Tuition Costs
The median undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $62,840 in 2023, substantially higher than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004). The cost of tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $31,837 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities.
Average Net Price
After factoring in grants and loans, the average net price for students in 2023 was $22,844. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Johns Hopkins University grew by 4.95%.
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Other Student Expenses
The average yearly cost of room and board at Johns Hopkins University was $15,724 in 2023, with a 4.11% increase from 2022. The cost of books and supplies averaged $1,280, representing a 0.787% increase during the same period.
Financial Aid
In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through grants, while 11% received aid through loans. This represents a growth of 5.17% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
Student Loan Default Rate
The default rate for borrowers at Johns Hopkins University was 0% in 2022, with 0 out of 3,546 total borrowers defaulting.
Student Success and Outcomes
Retention Rate
The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University was an impressive 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Johns Hopkins University had a retention rate higher than its peers.
Graduation Rate
In 2023, 87% of students graduated within 100% of the "normal time" (i.e., 4 years for a 4-year degree). 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 95% within 200%. The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Johns Hopkins University is Female and Asian (97.9% graduation rate).
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Degrees Awarded
In 2023, Johns Hopkins University awarded 12,790 degrees across all undergraduate and graduate programs. Women received 57.1% of these degrees, while men received 42.9%. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,435 degrees), 2.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,795 degrees).
Majors
In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Johns Hopkins University was International Relations & Affairs with 724 degrees awarded. The most specialized majors across all degree types at Johns Hopkins University are Math & Statistics (587 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (44 degrees), and Biology (1,697 degrees).
Additional Information
Campus Life
Johns Hopkins University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,356 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 140 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Johns Hopkins University is 6:1, and it utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Johns Hopkins University accepts the Common Application. The school's tuition and fees are $67,170. The four-year graduation rate is 87%. The Class of 2029 has the highest percentage of low-income students in Hopkins' history, at 24.1%, as measured by the number of students eligible for federal Pell Grants. The previous high was 23.8%, reached last fall.
Rankings
In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Johns Hopkins University is ranked No. #7 in National Universities. It's also ranked No. #6 in Lowest Acceptance Rates.
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