Johns Hopkins University, a private university in Maryland, is popular for its scientific, health, medical and international programs of study. The university was established in 1876, and was named after wealthy entrepreneur Johns Hopkins. It occupies nearly 140 acres of land and has more than 3,000 full-time faculty members at present.
The university’s sports teams are known as the Blue Jays. The athletic colors of the college are black and Columbia blue. The team participates in Centennial Conference and NCAA Division III. Nobel laureates Woodrow Wilson, Jody Williams, Thomas Hunt Morgan, Paul Greengard and Robert Fogel are few noteworthy alumni of the college.

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Johns Hopkins is known for its programs in mathematics, science, medicine, engineering, music, and computer science and engineering.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 26% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 660 and 770.
Johns Hopkins maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Johns Hopkins is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 19,682 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Johns Hopkins values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Johns Hopkins University
3400 N Charles St, Mason Hall
Baltimore, MD 21218-2688
General Phone: (410) 516-8000
http://www.jhu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,120 | international relations, economics, political science, creative writing, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, Romance languages, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 869 | education, secondary teaching, school counseling, educational administration, education of disabled, education of autistic, music teaching, higher education administration, ... |
| Science | 806 | biotechnology, epidemiology, biology, biochemistry, anatomical sciences, physical science courses, chemistry, physics, ... |
| Engineering | 697 | electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials engineering, civil engineering, ... |
| Medicine | 602 | public health, neuroscience, medicine, public health courses, medical scientist, health professions |
| Business and Management | 569 | business, business management, operations management, finance, marketing, business administration, investments and securities, human resources, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 500 | computer and info science, computer networking, information science, computer support, computer engineering, information technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 361 | registered nursing, nurse midwifery |
| Therapy and Counseling | 259 | psychology courses, psychology, maternal and child health, mental and social health services, behavioral sciences, cognitive science, medical ethids, mental health counseling, ... |
| Medical Administration | 250 | health care administration, international public health, environmental health, medical illustrator |
| Music | 245 | music performance, music theory and composition, various music studies, music history and theory, conducting |
| Mathematics | 77 | mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 74 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 55 | real estate |
| Media | 42 | communication studies, radio and TV tech, recording arts tech |
| Fine Arts | 18 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Johns Hopkins in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 4,002 | 74 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,548 | 56 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 454 | 43 |
| Doctor's degree | 446 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 101 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 6 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Johns Hopkins had a total enrollment of 19,682 students (18,363 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 27% |
| Graduate | 72% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Johns Hopkins offers campus housing for 3,133 of its 18,363 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,739 | 4,367 | 26% | 1,318 | 30% |
| Men | 8,555 | 2,264 | 26% | 705 | 31% |
| Women | 8,184 | 2,103 | 26% | 613 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 770 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,700 |
| Room and board | $ 11,578 |
| Room charge | $ 6,618 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Johns Hopkins participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207700)
Johns Hopkins has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 688 | 178 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 841 | 532 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 689 | 698 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 183 | $166,786 | 57 | $159,909 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 74 | $120,239 | 57 | $116,300 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 71 | $92,072 | 88 | $89,310 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $63,113 | 61 | $69,486 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 10 | $73,114 | 21 | $59,657 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 36 | $88,652 | 32 | $68,046 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 397 | $129,297 | 316 | $98,962 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 154 | $137,830 | 36 | $125,565 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $98,309 | 8 | $78,625 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $81,977 | 16 | $76,789 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $65,327 | 7 | $47,494 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $59,006 | 55 | $47,685 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 65 | $59,145 | 45 | $50,036 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 323 | $103,451 | 167 | $69,370 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 18 | 41 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Investments and Securities
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Genetics
Animal Physiology
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences
Pharmacology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Cognitive Science
Maternal and Child Health
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Johns Hopkins Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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