JHU Description
Since its founding in 1876, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) has remained true to its mission, “Knowledge for the World”. JHU is a world leading research and teaching university that believes education should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Critical Thinking, problem solving, creativity and more are encouraged at Johns Hopkins.
The University has several campuses in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area, and a few international campuses as well. The Homewood campus is the main campus, and is located in northern Baltimore. JHU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across its various schools, including the schools of Education, Business, Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, and more. There are dozens of majors to choose from.
The university also offers some distance learning opportunities, both online and also off campus. In addition, the school offers part-time and summer programs to offer more flexibility for students.
There are plenty of residency options available to students, with several buildings to choose from offering suites and apartments. Tuition at Johns Hopkins University varies by program, and non-residents pay the same price as residents. Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and more.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Blue Jays
Nickname
JHU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$39,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,150
Selectivity
Most Selective
Enrollment
20,382
JHU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 5,577
- Freshman Class
- 1,433
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 20,382
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 27%
- Graduate
- 73%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 10%
- Out-of-State
- 90%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 47%
- Men
- 53%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 9%
- Asian
- 15%
- Caucasian
- 54%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 17%
Students State Origin
- New Jersey
- 12%
- New York
- 11%
- Maryland
- 10%
- California
- 8%
- Pennsylvania
- 7%
- Other
- 52%
International Students
- International
- 13%
- Domestic
- 87%
