Johns Hopkins University
A good fit for high-achieving applicants seeking a top-tier program and students focused on high earning potential. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $89,300 within 10 years; exceptional 94% graduation rate.
About This School
Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 5,693 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,809 per year. The graduation rate is 94%, and the typical graduate earns $89,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1876 based on the European research institution model, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the first research university in the U.S.
This is a strong option for students serious about research, medicine, or engineering — the 98% freshman retention rate and 95% graduation rate signal that students who get in tend to thrive and finish. The financial picture is surprisingly reasonable for a highly selective private school, with median debt at graduation of just $9,000 and median earnings of $89,300 a decade out, suggesting real return on investment. The main concern is simply getting in — an 8% acceptance rate means this should be a reach for nearly everyone.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,693 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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