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Your chances of getting into Johns Hopkins University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

8%
Admission Difficulty for Johns Hopkins University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition Extreme 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins is 8%.  Its admission rate is the lowest in Maryland and the 18th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Johns Hopkins is extremely competitive school to get into with a very low chance of acceptance - even for applicants with the highest scores and grades. Last year, 2,972 out of the 39,515 who applied were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 2 percent on standardized admission tests. 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.

Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Johns Hopkins and calculate your admission chance.

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 1520 on the SAT
  • Score 35 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Johns Hopkins University.

Johns Hopkins SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1470-1560

Applicants Submitting SAT 

48%
SAT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 720
SAT Math 25th 750
SAT Composite 25th 1470
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 1520

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Johns Hopkins University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Johns Hopkins University score in the top 2 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1470-1560 and the average score is 1520.  Johns Hopkins ranks #1 in the state of Maryland and #18 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1520 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 1515, you have around a 8% chance of being admitted. A 1515 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 
1560 and Above Good >14%
1515 to 1560 Avg + 8%-14%
1470 to 1515 Avg - 4%-8%
1425 to 1470 Reach 2%-4%
Less than 1425 Low <2%
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Johns Hopkins ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

34-36 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

51%
ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 34
ACT Math 25th 32
ACT Composite 25th 34
ACT Scores for Johns Hopkins University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 36
ACT Math 75th 35
ACT Composite 75th 36
Average ACT Score 35

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Johns Hopkins University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Johns Hopkins regularly accepts students who score 34 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 1 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 34-36.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Johns Hopkins University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
36 and Above Good >14%
35 to 36 Avg + 8%-14%
34 to 35 Avg - 4%-8%
33 to 34 Reach 2%-4%
Less than 33 Low <2%
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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?

You are required to have exceptionally good grades to get into Johns Hopkins. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Johns Hopkins University was 3.92 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Maryland for highest average GPA. 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.

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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 2022

High School Class Rank

99.1% 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 99.1%
Top 25% of class 99.7%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Johns Hopkins University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 22,301 17,214 39,515
Accepted 1,716 1,256 2,972
Acceptance Rate 8% 7% 8%
Enrolled 814 606 1,420
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 47% 48% 48%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Apr 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Apr 1, 2023.

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 Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

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

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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?

8% of those who apply are granted admission to Johns Hopkins. Admission competition is extreme 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 1470 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 34 and 36. 51% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.