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Johns Hopkins University

#107 QS World Ranking#91 THE RankingUnited StatesPrivate nonprofit
  • QS ranking#107
  • Acceptance rate7%
  • Typical GPA3.9+ GPA
  • Tuition / year$63,340

Overview

About Johns Hopkins University

World's #1 for public health research; Bloomberg School of Public Health is best globally; pre-med pipeline unmatched

  • International environmentDiverse; ~10% intl UG; globally minded (SAIS/HNC)
  • Teaching styleResearch-intensive; lab-focused; competitive pre-med culture

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Medicine (Biomedical)
  • Public Health
  • Nursing
  • International Studies (SAIS)
  • Engineering
  • Neuroscience

Best for

  • Pre-med
  • public health
  • life sciences
  • international relations students

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.9+ GPA
  • TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+
  • SAT/ACT required; holistic
  • Difficulty: Extremely Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: 7%
  • Deadline: UG: Jan 2 (ED: Nov 1) | BSPH: Nov/Feb | SAIS: Feb 1

On campus

Campus and location

Housing guaranteed Y1; Charles Village area; some complaints about area safety

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)63,340 (UG)
  • Living cost (USD)21,000–25,000
  • ScholarshipsNeed-blind US; meets 100% need; Hodson Trust Merit Scholarship

  • Financial Aid at Johns Hopkins University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  • Graduate Assistantships at Johns Hopkins University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  • SAIS Scholarships at Johns Hopkins University 2026 (Full Tuition)

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  • Peabody Scholarships at Johns Hopkins University 2026

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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsNIH, CDC, WHO, Hopkins Hospital, pharma companies (Pfizer, Merck); SAIS → State Dept/diplomacy
  • InternshipsResearch via HOUR; clinical opportunities at JHH; SAIS practicum
  • EmployabilityTop 1% for medicine/public health; strong for government & diplomacy

The honest view

Why students choose Johns Hopkins University

  • Need-blind US; meets 100% need; Hodson Trust Merit Scholarship
  • Employability: Top 1% for medicine/public health; strong for government & diplomacy

Worth knowing

Grade deflation is real and severe; competitive atmosphere can harm mental health; Baltimore safety concerns

GlowBal's insider note

UNRESOLVED_SOURCE_CLAIM: JHU grade deflation is documented (avg GPA ~3.1 vs 3.5+ at peer schools). INSIGHT: Research opportunities are extraordinary even for freshmen. Bloomberg School = global public health leader.

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