More selective than 100% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
41% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Johns Hopkins University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Johns Hopkins University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Johns Hopkins University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 740 | 770 |
| SAT math | 780 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 36 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1520 | 1570 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Johns Hopkins University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 6% | 740–770 | 780–800 | 34–36 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 8% | 750–780 | 780–800 | 34–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Johns Hopkins University compared with other Maryland colleges?
Johns Hopkins University has the lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 6% | 94% | $18,809 |
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | 9% | 93% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park | 45% | 89% | $15,678 |
| 4 | Coppin State University | 46% | 26% | $9,977 |
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Johns Hopkins University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Johns Hopkins University admissions questions
What is the Johns Hopkins University acceptance rate?
Johns Hopkins University accepts 6% of applicants, about 1 in 16. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,943 of 38,926 applicants were admitted.
Does Johns Hopkins University require the SAT or ACT?
Johns Hopkins University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 41% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University?
The middle 50% of Johns Hopkins University enrolled first-year students scored 1520–1570 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Johns Hopkins University?
48% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,418 of 2,943).
Is Johns Hopkins University getting harder to get into?
Johns Hopkins University accepted 6% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 8% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Johns Hopkins University overview