Johns Hopkins University Admission
Acceptance Rate
6.44%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
47.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,389
SAT Scores
1,550
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 45,895 students have applied and 2,954 students have allowed to admit to Johns Hopkins University (Acceptance rate: 6.44%). Johns Hopkins's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 47.02 % where 1,389 students have finally enrolled out of 2,954 admitted students.
Johns Hopkins acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Rice University and Georgetown University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 10.78%).
Johns Hopkins enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 51.49%).
How to Apply to Johns Hopkins University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Johns Hopkins. Johns Hopkins offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://apply.jhu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://sfs.jhu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/jhu |
| Veterans Tuition | https://seam.jhu.edu/veterans-affairs |
| Athletic | https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/viceprovost/undergraduate/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.jhu.edu/life/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Johns Hopkins and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University is 1,550 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Johns Hopkins University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,530). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | 1,550 | 35 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,530 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,160 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Johns Hopkins University, 691 students submitted SAT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 780 | 790 | 800 |
| Total | 1,520 | 1,550 | 1,570 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Johns Hopkins University, 254 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 34 | 35 | 36 |
Johns Hopkins Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Johns Hopkins University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |