Fast Facts
A snapshot of the community, campus, and culture at the nation’s first research university
The vibrant nature of our community is intrinsically tied to the rich diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives our students bring to the table. Get to know more about the students who call Hopkins their home.
The numbers below share a snapshot of the undergraduate student body at our Homewood campus, which is home to the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. For information that includes the Peabody Institute, visit oir.jhu.edu.
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Class of 2026 Undergraduate Student Body Academics & Research Financial Aid Student Life Retention & Outcomes
Class of 2026
37,156
Applicants
1,310
Students Enrolled
99%
In the Top 10% of Their Class
3.9
Average Unweighted GPA
34-35
ACT Middle 50th Percent
1520-1560
SAT Middle 50th Percent
$59K
Average Need-Based Scholarship for First-Year Students
21%
First-Generation College Students
Undergraduate Student Body
5,318
Undergraduates Currently Enrolled
29%
Students Who Identify as FLI (First-Generation and/or Limited-Income)
51
Countries Are Represented in Our Undergraduate Community
Academics & Research LEARN MORE
$3.1B
Annual Research Funding
$400K
Annual Start-Up Funding
98%
Students With Pre-Professional Experience
80%
Undergraduates With at Least One Research Experience
85%
Students With at Least One Internship Experience
52
Undergraduate Majors
50
Undergraduate Minors
7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23
Average Class Size
68%
Students Double Major or Minor
Financial Aid
Learn More54%
Students Receive Need-Based Financial Aid
$59K
Average Need-Based Scholarship for First-Year Students
100%
Demonstrated Need Met
$156M
Awarded in Need-Based Scholarships Last Year
Student Life Learn More
450+
Student-Run Organizations
50+
Community Service Groups
40+
Sports Clubs & Intramurals
22
Varsity Sports Teams
83%
Students Involved in at Least One Organization
500+
Students Study Abroad, Conduct Research, or Do Service Learning in 50+ Countries
98%
First-Year Students Live On-Campus
5
Residence Hall Options for First-Year Students
6
Homewood Dining Locations
500+
On-Campus Work Opportunities
Retention & Outcomes
97%
First-Year Students Return for Sophomore Year
95%
Graduate Within Six Years
38%
Students Continue to Graduate/Professional School
$73,603
Average Salary Upon Graduation
91%
Employed Full-Time or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation
80%
Admit Rate to Medical School
97%
Admit Rate to Law School
100%
of Fortune 100 Companies Employ Hopkins Graduates
15
Fulbright Scholarships Awarded to Hopkins Students in 2022
162
Commercial Startups Created