Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

America’s First Research University

Tuition & Aid

If you could graduate from Hopkins debt-free,
What would you do next?

We meet your full financial need so you have the freedom to pursue what drives you without worrying about debt.

  • $0 parent cost for families making up to $100,000
  • Free tuition for families making up to $200,000
  • DEBT-FREE $0 student loan expectation for everyone

Most families with incomes up to $250,000 qualify for significant financial aid. Even families with incomes exceeding that amount may qualify, especially when there are multiple children in college at the same time.

For families from Baltimore City or Washington, DC, learn about the Cummings Scholars program.

How we determine your costs

While annual income is an important factor in determining your financial aid offer, it’s not the only factor we consider. We look at your family’s overall financial picture, including income, savings, and other assets, when reviewing your financial aid application.

Our income-based aid tiers apply to families with typical assets, generally less than three times their annual income. Most families fall within this range.

We never expect you to use retirement savings to pay for college and do not consider those funds when determining financial aid.

If your family’s assets are significantly higher than typical for your income level, it may impact your financial aid offer.

Estimate Your College Costs

View tools to help you and your family understand what your financial aid offer could look like.

View Estimation Tools

At first, I didn’t think I would be able to afford a private school like Hopkins. Not only was it affordable, but it was also one of my cheapest options.

Tess G., ’26

Graduate From Hopkins Without Student Debt

Join us to learn how our financial aid program eliminates student debt and makes Hopkins accessible to families like yours. We’ll show you what you’ll actually pay, guide you through the application process, and help you compare costs across colleges.

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