Johns Hopkins University
Founded 1876
President Ron Daniels (President)
Fees USD 60,480
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university founded in 1876 in Baltimore — the first research university in the United States, modeled on the German research university system. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the world, Johns Hopkins enrolls 27,000 students and is the #1 recipient of NIH research funding globally for over 40 consecutive years, with a research portfolio exceeding $3 billion annually.
Schools
- School of Medicine — Top-3 US medical school; invented modern medical education; where the stethoscope protocol was standardized
- Bloomberg School of Public Health — #1 public health school in the world for decades; Johns Hopkins COVID tracking dashboard defined pandemic response
- School of Nursing — Top-3 US nursing school; the gold standard in nursing education
- Whiting School of Engineering — Top-20 engineering; biomedical engineering pioneer
- Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) — Top-5 international relations school globally; DC and Bologna campuses
- Peabody Institute — One of the oldest and most prestigious music conservatories in the US
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~7% | Tuition: ~$60,480 | Meets 100% of need
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 2