Johns Hopkins University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Johns Hopkins University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

7.6%

Admission Difficulty for Johns Hopkins University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Elite
Applicant Competition		Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins is 7.6%. Its admission rate is the lowest in Maryland and the 22nd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Johns Hopkins and can you get accepted?

Johns Hopkins is an extremely competitive school to get into and is highly selective who it accepts. You have a very low chance of acceptance even even if you meet the admission criteria. It's critical that you meet their GPA requirements to get past the first round of consideration. Last year, only 2,943 out of the 38,926 who applied were admitted.

Johns Hopkins University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.92. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 48% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Johns Hopkins University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.92 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1560 on the SAT
Score 34 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Johns Hopkins GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.92

Typical High School Grades

A-

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Johns Hopkins are to have around a 3.92 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Given the school's very highly selective admissions, acceptance at Johns Hopkins extremely difficult and unlikely even with a 3.92 GPA. The school should be considered a reach even if you have a 3.92 GPA. If your grades do not meet the GPA requirements, you will have very little chance of being considered for admission.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Johns Hopkins is 3.92 on the 4.0 scale. 66% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #2 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Johns Hopkins is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Johns Hopkins University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	65.81%	Avg +
3.75 to 3.99	23.88%	Avg -
3.50 to 3.74	6.53%	Reach
3.25 to 3.49	2.84%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	0.6%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	0.09%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.09%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.17%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Johns Hopkins SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Johns Hopkins University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 41% of students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1530-1580

Applicants Submitting SAT

41%

SAT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	750
Math 25th Percentile	780
Composite 25th Percentile	1530

SAT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	780
Math 75th Percentile	800
Composite 75th Percentile	1580
Average SAT Score	1560

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins is 1560 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1530-1580. Students who get into Johns Hopkins University score in the top 1 percent of all SAT test takers.. Johns Hopkins ranks #1 in the state of Maryland and #2 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1560 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Johns Hopkins regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1530 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1530, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1500, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Johns Hopkins University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1560 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1555, you have around a 8% chance of being admitted. A 1580 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 14% chance of getting in.

Johns Hopkins University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1580 and Above	Good	>14%
1555 to 1580	Avg +	8%-14%
1530 to 1555	Avg -	4%-8%
1505 to 1530	Reach	2%-4%
Less than 1505	Low	<2%

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Johns Hopkins ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

34-35

Applicants Submitting ACT

14%

ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	35
Math 25th Percentile	33
Composite 25th Percentile	34

ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	36
Math 75th Percentile	36
Composite 75th Percentile	35
Average ACT Score	34

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Johns Hopkins is 34, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 34 and 35. The school ranks #1 in Maryland and #14 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 34. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 34 and score in the score in the top 1 percent nationally.

14 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Johns Hopkins University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Johns Hopkins University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Johns Hopkins for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 34 score has around 8% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 24% with a 35 ACT score.

Johns Hopkins University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
35 and Above	Good	>24%
34 to 35	Avg +	8%-24%
34 to 34	Avg -	8%-8%
34 to 34	Reach	8%-8%
Less than 34	Low	<8%

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High School Class Rank

99% of Johns Hopkins University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Johns Hopkins University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	99.1%
Top 25% of class	99.7%
Top 50% of class	100%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Johns Hopkins University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	21,538	17,355	38,926
Accepted	1,552	1,371	2,943
Acceptance Rate	7%	8%	8%
Enrolled	752	660	1,418
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	48%	48%	48%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 3, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 3, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Johns Hopkins University is $70.

Application Requirements

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

Johns Hopkins University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Johns Hopkins is extremely competitive, you have a very low likelihood of acceptance. It is critical that you earn at least a 3.92 GPA to have any chance. Additionally, you need to score at least a 1560 on the SAT and optimally 1580 to put yourself in a competitive position. For ACT scores, you should really strive for a 34 to have the best chance of getting in.