Johns Hopkins University Acceptance Rate & Admissions Data (2025-2026)

Every figure on this page comes from the school’s own Common Data Set (2025-2026 edition) and was independently verified against official sources.

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6.1%

acceptance rate

50,259

applicants

3,072

admitted

10.9%

Early Decision rate (1.8x the overall rate)

Johns Hopkins University Common Data Set: What It Values Most

Every college officially reports how much each application factor matters in section C7 of its Common Data Set. These are Johns Hopkins University’s own published ratings from the 2025-2026 edition, not our opinion.

6 factors rated very important5 rated importantSAT or ACT scores are required

Academic factors

Rigor of coursework

Very important

Class rank

Very important

Academic GPA

Very important

Standardized test scores

Very important

Application essay

Very important

Recommendations

Very important

Nonacademic factors

Interview

Not considered

Extracurricular activities

Important

Talent / ability

Important

Character / personal qualities

Important

First generation

Considered

Alumni relation

Not considered

Geographical residence

Considered

State residency

Not considered

Religious affiliation

Not considered

Racial / ethnic status

Not reported

Volunteer work

Important

Work experience

Important

Level of applicant interest

Not considered

Very importantImportantConsideredNot considered

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Testing policy

SAT or ACT scores are required.

Studying Business at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins has no undergraduate business major; students interested in business typically major in Economics in the Krieger School and add the Carey Business School's 24-credit undergraduate business minor or an accelerated 4+1 pathway into Carey's master's programs.

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Sources

Data reflects the 2025-2026Common Data Set, the most recent verified edition at the time of publication. Always confirm current requirements on the school’s admissions site.

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