Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

America’s First Research University

Estimate Your College Costs

Graduate from Hopkins debt-free

Over 80% of our students graduate debt-free because we don’t expect you to take out student loans when you attend Hopkins. Instead, your financial aid offer is designed to cover your costs with Hopkins Scholarship—money you don’t have to pay back.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

The total cost of attendance is what you would pay to attend Hopkins if you weren’t receiving any financial aid. For the 2025-26 academic year, that total is estimated at $92,000. It includes:

  • Billed costs you pay directly to Hopkins: tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans
  • Estimated costs for things you’ll purchase yourself: books, school supplies, travel costs, and day-to-day personal expenses

Typical costs based on income

This chart shows the “net cost,” or what most families will actually pay to attend Hopkins.

INCOME BANDTYPICAL ANNUAL
SCHOLARSHIP
TYPICAL ANNUAL
STUDENT COST*
TYPICAL ANNUAL
PARENT COST
Up to $100,000$91,000$0$0
$100,000–$125,000$75,000$1,800$13,000
$125,000–$150,000$68,000$1,800$19,000
$150,000–$200,000$65,000$1,800$22,000
$200,000–$250,000$45,000$1,800$43,000
$250,000–$300,000$33,000$1,800$54,000
$300,000–$350,000$28,000$1,800$61,000
$350,000+$21,000$1,800$66,000
*Most students are expected to budget for personal expenses like books, school supplies, toiletries, and other daily living costs. These expenses are factored into the cost of attendance, but you’ll pay for them directly—not as part of your tuition bill.

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.

Get a personalized estimate

NET PRICE CALCULATOR

This tool uses questions similar to those on the CSS Profile to provide a more detailed estimate of your net price—the amount your family will be responsible for paying. You’ll need tax returns for your parents or legal guardians. Be as specific as you can to ensure the most accurate estimate.

Calculate Your Net Price

Compare
college costs

Once you’ve used a calculator to estimate your college costs, use this worksheet to compare estimates at your top-choice universities.

TALK TO AN ADVISER

Our financial aid advisers are dedicated to helping you and your family understand and evaluate your financial aid options. If you have questions or need assistance throughout the process, you can reach out to us.

Contact Student Financial Support