# Johns Hopkins University

**Admissions Numbers**

* 4 VetLink applicants matriculated
* Johns Hopkins University requires first-year applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission. [See the full policy](https://apply.jhu.edu/how-to-apply/application-deadlines-requirements/standardized-testing/)
* <25% veterans applied first year\*
* 75-100% veterans applied as transfer\*
* 3.93 Average GPA of VetLink applicants\*

  *(\*applicant reported)*

#### **How to Apply as a First-Year Student**

Application available on Common App and Coalition on Scoir

* The Hopkins supplement
* Official transcripts
* Letters of recommendation/teacher evaluations
* Secondary School Report
* Standardized test scores
* Application fee (Waiver available for U.S. veterans)
* Financial Aid Application (Optional)

#### **How to Apply as a Transfer Student**&#x20;

Application available on Common App

* The Hopkins supplement&#x20;
* Official high school and college transcripts
* Instructor letter of recommendation
* College officials report
* Standardized test scores (Optional)
* Application fee (Waiver available for U.S. veterans)
* Financial Aid Application (Optional)

#### Admissions Deadlines&#x20;

* Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 1
* Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 2
* Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 2
* Transfer Application Deadline: March 1

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>5,600 enrolled undergraduate  students</td><td>46% Males // 54% Females</td><td>29% first-generation and/or low-income students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td><p>54 majors &#x26; 53 minors offered</p><p>6:1 student-faculty ratio</p><p>21 average class size</p><p>29% engineering</p><p>33% humanities</p><p>38% natural sciences</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td><p>Public health studies</p><p>Economics</p><p>International studies</p><p>Mechanical engineering</p><p>Molecular and cellular biology</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Financial Aid & Scholarships

* $88,976 total cost of attendance (includes billed costs like tuition, fees, housing and

  meals, and estimated costs like books, supplies, and personal travel expenses)
* Need-blind for domestic applicants: Your financial circumstances won’t factor into

  your admissions decision
* 100% need met: If you demonstrate you can only pay part of college costs, or none at all, Hopkins covers the rest
* 53% of students receive need-based financial aid in the form of Hopkins scholarships

  and/or federal grants that don’t need to be paid back
* $5,200 maximum award through Yellow Ribbon program, unlimited approved

  undergraduate students supported
* $64,000 average need-based scholarship for first-year students

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* Johns Hopkins Veterans Affinity Network connects and empowers active duty, reserve,

  national guard, veterans, and military family members within the Hopkins community
* JHU Veterans Connection Group is a group on LinkedIn that connects Hopkins veterans

  with one another
* JHU Veteran Employee Resource Group works to embrace our proud community of

  employee veterans who support and encourage each other through shared

  experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, and community engagement
* 430+ student-led organizations, 50+ community service groups, 40+ sports clubs &

  intramurals

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td><p>60% of students work on campus part-time</p><p>98% of students have pre-professional experience</p><p>80% of undergraduates have at least one research experience</p><p>85% of students have at least one internship experience</p><p>#1 in the U.S. for research investment</p><p>50+ countries with study abroad programs</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td><p>95% graduate within 6 years</p><p>38% students continue to graduate/professional school</p><p>$73,603 average salary upon graduation</p><p>91% employed full-time or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation</p><p>85% admit rate to medical school—twice the national average</p><p>97% admit rate to law school</p></td><td><p>100% of Fortune 100 companies employ Hopkins graduates</p><p>149 active startups created</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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