Johns Hopkins University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,720

8.42% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,680

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.625%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

7.52%

39,515 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

32,049

53.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

94.6%

1,285 Graduates

About

Johns Hopkins University is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Johns Hopkins University were General Education (595 degrees awarded), International Relations & Affairs (490 degrees), and Business Statistics (468 degrees).

In 2021, 10,486 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Johns Hopkins University. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,976 degrees), 2.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,445 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $58,720, which is $29,728 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $58,720, which is $29,728 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,680.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending Johns Hopkins University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,720

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Johns Hopkins University was $58,720. The cost of tuition at Johns Hopkins University is $29,728 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,680

2021 Value

18.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Johns Hopkins University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,680. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Johns Hopkins University grew by 18.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,958

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Johns Hopkins University was of $11,958 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 16.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.45% with respect to 2020, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.625%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Johns Hopkins University was 0.625%, which represents 23 out of the 3679 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Johns Hopkins University received 39,515 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.2% annual growth. Out of those 39,515 applicants, 2,972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 7.52% acceptance rate.

There were 32,049 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University in 2021. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Johns Hopkins University has an overall enrollment yield of 47.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

7.52%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,972

Accepted Out of 39,515

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Johns Hopkins University was 7.52% (2,972 admissions from 39,515 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 11.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.2%, while admissions declined by −10.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Johns Hopkins University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2020)

854

Scores Submitted (2020)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Johns Hopkins University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Johns Hopkins University had a total enrollment of 32,049 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Johns Hopkins University is 17,255 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,794. This means that 53.8% of students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Johns Hopkins University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.8% White, 15% Asian, 9.36% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0811% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (14.2%), followed by Asian Male (12.3%) and White Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.1%), followed by White Male (12.1%) and Asian Female (6.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Johns Hopkins University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32,049 students. The full-time enrollment at Johns Hopkins University is 17,255 and the part-time enrollment is 14,794. This means that 53.8% of students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Johns Hopkins University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Johns Hopkins University was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Johns Hopkins University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Johns Hopkins University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
12,441 enrolled students
Asian
4,795 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,001 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Johns Hopkins University is 38.8% White, 15% Asian, 9.36% Hispanic or Latino, 7.73% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0811% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 785 students (2.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,388 more women than men received degrees from Johns Hopkins University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University is white (3,976 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1445 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Johns Hopkins University is General Education (595 degrees awarded), followed by International Relations & Affairs (490 degrees) and Business Statistics (468 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Johns Hopkins University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,317 degrees), and Social Sciences (1,364 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Other managers (645,625 people), Software developers (532,840 people), Physicians (502,557 people), Postsecondary teachers (388,304 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (379,699 people).

The most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,317 degrees), Social Sciences (1,364 degrees), Math & Statistics (332 degrees), and Biology (1,124 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Applied Sciences (32 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,317 degrees), Social Sciences (1,364 degrees), Math & Statistics (332 degrees), and Biology (1,124 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Johns Hopkins University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (781,326 people), Computer Systems Design (699,684 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (674,291 people), Elementary & secondary schools (578,844 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (510,170 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Johns Hopkins University.

Most Common (2021)

General Education
595 degrees awarded
International Relations & Affairs
490 degrees awarded
Business Statistics
468 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Johns Hopkins University was General Education with 595 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Johns Hopkins University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,549

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,937

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4,549 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University, which is 0.766 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,937).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Johns Hopkins University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 344 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.21 times more than the 107 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 480 degrees were awarded to men at Johns Hopkins University in General Education, which is 2.94 times more than the 163 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

87%

100% Completion Time

93%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 87% of students graduating from Johns Hopkins University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 93% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 94% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Johns Hopkins University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.27% of graduates (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,976 degrees awarded
Asian
1,445 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
805 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Johns Hopkins University is white (3,976 degrees awarded). There were 2.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1445 degrees).

3.23% of degree recipients (339 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,172 degrees awarded
White Male
1,804 degrees awarded
Asian Female
812 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Johns Hopkins University is white female (2,172 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1804 degrees).

Operations

Johns Hopkins University has an endowment valued at nearly $9.32B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.8B (30.1%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Johns Hopkins University had a total salary expenditure of 6.45B. Johns Hopkins University employs 535 Professors, 291 Assistant professors and 240 Lecturers. Most academics at Johns Hopkins University are Male Professor (382), Female Professor (153), and Female Assistant professor (146).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 1,488 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,432 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 861 employees.

Endowment

$9.32B

2021 Endowment

38%

growth from 2020

Johns Hopkins University has an endowment valued at about $9.32B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Johns Hopkins University grew 38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.93B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Johns Hopkins University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.24B - Federal
$27.6M - State
$3.41M - Local

As of 2021, Johns Hopkins University received $3.24B in grants and contracts from the federal government, $27.6M from state grants and contracts, and $3.41M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$3.15B

2021 Salaries

2.37%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Johns Hopkins University paid a median of $3.15B in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($6.45B) and a 2.37% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$220M

Instructional Salaries

1,350

Number of Employees

In 2021, Johns Hopkins University paid a total of $220M to 1,350 employees working as instructors, which represents 7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

535 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,488 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University were Professor with 535 employees, Assistant professor with 291 employees, and Lecturer with 240 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University were Business and Financial Operations with 1,488 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,432 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 861 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Johns Hopkins University was Male Professor with 382 employees, Female Professor with 153 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 146 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Johns Hopkins University.