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Johns Hopkins University

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Chances of getting into Johns Hopkins University

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance Rate
11.5%
Admission Difficulty for Johns Hopkins University
Measure Difficulty
Admission StandardsElite
Applicant CompetitionVery High

How hard is it to get into Johns Hopkins and can I get accepted? The school has a 11% acceptance rate ranking it #2 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,417 out of 29,776 applicants were admitted making Johns Hopkins a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants.  Academically, it has exceptionally high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 2 percent. Johns Hopkins University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 41% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

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Johns Hopkins SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range
1450-1560
Applicants Submitting SAT
48%
SAT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 710
SAT Math 25th 740
SAT Composite 25th 1450
SAT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 760
SAT Math 75th 800
SAT Composite 75th 1560
Average SAT Score 1510

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Johns Hopkins University?

Johns Hopkins University typically requires applicants to be in the top 2 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1450 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1390. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1510 out of 1600. The school ranks #1 in Maryland for highest average SAT composite score. 48 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Johns Hopkins University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1560 and Above Good >17%
1505 to 1560 Avg + 11%-17%
1450 to 1505 Avg - 7%-11%
1395 to 1450 Reach 4%-7%
Less than 1395 Low <4%
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Johns Hopkins ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range
33-35 
Applicants Submitting ACT
51%
ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 34
ACT Math 25th 31
ACT Composite 25th 33
ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 36
ACT Math 75th 35
ACT Composite 75th 35
Average ACT Score 34

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Johns Hopkins?

Admission data indicates that Johns Hopkins regularly accepts students with ACT's of 33 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 2 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 32 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 34 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 35 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #1 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score. 51 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Johns Hopkins University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Johns Hopkins University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness Admission Chances
35 and Above Good >17%
34 to 35 Avg + 11%-17%
33 to 34 Avg - 7%-11%
32 to 33 Reach 4%-7%
Less than 32 Low <4%
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Johns Hopkins GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA
3.74
Typical High School Grades
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Johns Hopkins University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Johns Hopkins. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Johns Hopkins University was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Maryland for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Johns Hopkins is a very selective school.

 What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Johns Hopkins University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
3.75+ 59% Good
3.50 to 3.75 26% Avg -
3.25 to 3.50 11% Reach
3.00 to 3.25 3% Reach
2.75 to 3.00 1% Reach
2.50 to 2.75 N/A% Low
2.25 to 2.50 N/A% Low
2.00 to 2.25 N/A% Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

84% of Johns Hopkins University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Johns Hopkins University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 84%
Top 25% of class 98%
Top 50% of class 99%
Bottom 50% of class 1%
Bottom 25% of class 0%
Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Applying

Admission Statistics

Johns Hopkins University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,166 13,610 29,776
Accepted 1,814 1,603 3,417
Acceptance Rate 11% 12% 11%
Enrolled 758 655 1,413
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 42% 41% 41%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2020
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Johns Hopkins University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Johns Hopkins University Admission Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Johns Hopkins University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Consider

Other Colleges to Consider
Subject Percent of Class
G
Georgetown University

Washington, District Of Columbia

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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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Haverford College

Haverford, Pennsylvania

P
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey

C
Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York

J
Jewish Theological Seminary of America

New York, New York

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162928 IPEDS survey data for Johns Hopkins University.

FAQs

Does Johns Hopkins University prefer SAT or ACT?

48% of students submit their SAT scores to Johns Hopkins. 51% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Johns Hopkins University?

11% of those who apply are granted admission to Johns Hopkins. Admission competition is very high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Johns Hopkins University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1450 and 1560. 48% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Johns Hopkins University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 33 and 35. 51% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.

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