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 2027 Learn More

38,294

Applicants

1,306

Students Enrolled

99%

In the Top 10% of Their Class

3.9

Average Unweighted GPA

34-35

ACT Middle 50th Percent

1530-1560

SAT Middle 50th Percent

$60K

Average Need-Based Scholarship for First-Year Students

19%

First-Generation College Students

Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
14% African American/Black
29% Asian American
20% Hispanic/Latine
14% International
2% Native American
1% Pacific Islander
2% Unknown
18% White/Caucasian White/
Caucasian

Undergraduate Student Body

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5,253

Undergraduates Currently Enrolled

29%

Students Who Identify as FLI (First-Generation and/or Limited-Income)

80

Countries Are Represented in Our Undergraduate Community

Academics & Research LEARN MORE

$3.4B

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

54

Undergraduate Majors

52

Undergraduate Minors

6:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

23

Average Class Size

68%

Students Double Major or Minor

Financial Aid

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54%

Students Receive Need-Based Financial Aid

$60K

Average Need-Based Scholarship for First-Year Students

100%

Demonstrated Need Met

$161M

Awarded in Need-Based Scholarships Last Year

Student Life Learn More

450+

Student-Run Organizations

50+

Community Service Groups

40+

Sports Clubs & Intramurals

24

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

$78,500

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