Johns Hopkins Admissions 2024-2025

Johns Hopkins University recently released their Common Data Set for 2024-2025, offering valuable insights into what it takes to be admitted to this highly selective institution. Let's examine the data to understand who gets into Johns Hopkins and what factors matter most in their admissions process.

Johns Hopkins' Extreme Selectivity

Johns Hopkins' admission statistics demonstrate its position among America's most competitive universities:

• Total applicants: 45,895

• Admitted students: 2,954

• Enrolled students: 1,389

• Acceptance rate: 6.4%

• Yield rate: 47.0% (percentage of admitted students who chose to enroll)

With fewer than 7 out of every 100 applicants receiving an offer, Johns Hopkins continues to be among the nation's most selective universities.

Academic Profile of Admitted Students

The academic credentials of Johns Hopkins' Class of 2029 are extraordinary:

Test Scores

• SAT Composite (middle 50%): 1530-1560

• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 740-770

• SAT Math: 780-800 (note the 75th percentile approaches the maximum score)

• ACT Composite: 34-36

• ACT English: 35-36

• ACT Math: 34-36

Only 50% of enrolled students submitted SAT scores and just 18% submitted ACT scores, as Johns Hopkins maintained a test-optional policy for this admissions cycle.

GPA and Class Rank

• Average high school GPA: 3.93

• 65.0% had a perfect 4.0 GPA

• 27.4% had GPAs between 3.75-3.99

• 100% were in the top tenth of their high school class

• 100% were in the top quarter of their class

These statistics demonstrate the exceptionally high academic standards at Johns Hopkins, with the entire freshman class coming from the top 10% of their high school classes.

Early Decision Advantage

Johns Hopkins offers binding Early Decision:

• Total ED applications: 7,028

• ED admitted students: 825

• ED acceptance rate: 11.7% (compared to 6.4% overall)

This significant difference highlights the strategic advantage of applying Early Decision for students who are certain Johns Hopkins is their first choice.

Interesting Demographic Information

Johns Hopkins' first-year class shows considerable diversity:

• International students: 15.0%

• Hispanic/Latino: 10.6%

• Black or African American: 3.5%

• White: 21.0%

• Asian: 40.8%

• Two or more races: 5.8%

• American Indian/Alaska Native: <0.1%

• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: <0.1%

• Unknown: 3.0%

What Matters Most in Johns Hopkins Admissions

The Common Data Set reveals exactly how Johns Hopkins ranks different admission factors:

"Very Important" Factors

• Rigor of secondary school record

• Academic GPA

• Application Essay

• Recommendation(s)

• Extracurricular activities

• Character/personal qualities

• Talent/ability

"Considered" Factors

• Class rank

• Standardized test scores

• Interview

• First generation status

• Geographical residence

• State residency

• Alumni/ae relation

• Volunteer work

• Work experience

• Level of applicant's interest

"Not Considered" Factors

• Religious affiliation/commitment

What These Ratings Mean for Applicants

Johns Hopkins' factor ratings reveal their holistic approach to admissions:

• Academics are fundamental: The rigor of your curriculum and GPA are "very important" - you need to challenge yourself with the most demanding courses available and excel in them.

• Essays and recommendations matter tremendously: Both are rated as "very important," suggesting that Johns Hopkins values your ability to communicate your story effectively and how others perceive your academic and personal qualities.

• Character and personal qualities are crucial: This underscores Johns Hopkins' interest in who you are beyond your academic achievements.

• Talent and extracurricular distinction matter: Being rated as "very important" suggests that Johns Hopkins values significant achievement or contribution in your activities, not just participation.

• Test scores are only "considered": Even though admitted students have outstanding scores, Johns Hopkins rates standardized tests as less critical than your academic record, essays, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities.

Notable Observations

Several other details from the Common Data Set stand out:

• Retention rate: An exceptional 98.1% of first-year students return for their sophomore year, indicating extremely high student satisfaction.

• Six-year graduation rate: 93.8%, showing that once admitted, the vast majority of students successfully complete their degrees.

• Student-to-faculty ratio: 6:1, one of the lowest in the nation, offering students exceptional access to faculty.

• Financial aid: Johns Hopkins meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students.

• Transfer admission: 2,370 transfer applications resulted in 125 admissions (5.3% acceptance rate) with 69 enrollments, providing an alternative but even more competitive path for some students.

• Application fee: $70, which can be waived for students with financial need.

What This Means for Future Applicants

For students aspiring to Johns Hopkins, these numbers highlight the importance of:

1. Academic excellence: Taking the most challenging courses available and excelling in them. The fact that 100% of admitted students were in the top tenth of their high school class shows how critical this is.

2. Authentic engagement: Developing genuine interests and making meaningful contributions through extracurricular activities, as this is considered "very important" in the admissions process.

3. Character development: Demonstrating positive personal qualities through your actions and impact, as these qualities are also considered "very important."

4. Powerful writing: Crafting essays that reveal your authentic voice and perspective, since applications essays are rated as "very important."

5. Strategic application timing: Considering Early Decision if Johns Hopkins is your clear first choice, given the significant statistical advantage (11.7% ED acceptance rate vs. 6.4% overall).

Remember that while these statistics provide insight into Johns Hopkins' admissions process, they don't tell the full story of what makes a successful applicant. Johns Hopkins seeks students who will contribute to their community in diverse and meaningful ways, not just those with perfect numbers.

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