Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 7.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1530–1580 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 34–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $18,161 |
| Grad rate | 95% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $87,555 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-02 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-02 |
| Application fee | $70 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | always required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Essays that worked
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