Baltimore, Maryland
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Johns Hopkins University (often abbreviated as Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Incorporated in 1867 and opened in 1876 based on the European research institution model, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the first research university in the U.S. The university was named for its first benefactor, the American businessman and Quaker philanthropist…
National Universities
Ranked #7 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #8 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #10 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #15 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #16 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
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3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21218-2688
Visit University SiteRanked #18 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #33 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,065
Room & Board: $19,910
Books & Supplies: $1,345
Receive Aid: 67%
Avg Grant Aid: $58,456
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
Total CoA (on-campus): $86,065
Room & Board: $19,910
Books & Supplies: $1,345
Receive Aid: 67%
Avg Grant Aid: $58,456
Pell Grant Recipients: 22%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1530–1580
SAT ERW: 750–780
SAT Math: 780–800
ACT Composite: 34–35