Johns Hopkins University Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 38,926
- Admitted
- 2,943
- Yield
- 48.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate has fallen from 16.1% in 2014–15 to 7.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 24,590 to 38,926 (+58%) over that period.
Its 7.6% rate makes Johns Hopkins University more selective than about 99% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 96%.
Johns Hopkins University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 48.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 24,590 | 3,954 | 16.1% | 1,470 |
| 2015–16 | 25,474 | 3,597 | 14.1% | 1,368 |
| 2016–17 | 27,852 | 3,576 | 12.8% | 1,367 |
| 2017–18 | 27,156 | 3,405 | 12.5% | 1,420 |
| 2018–19 | 29,776 | 3,417 | 11.5% | 1,413 |
| 2019–20 | 31,139 | 3,477 | 11.2% | 1,475 |
| 2020–21 | 30,115 | 3,330 | 11.1% | 1,405 |
| 2021–22 | 39,515 | 2,972 | 7.5% | 1,420 |
| 2022–23 | 37,844 | 2,745 | 7.3% | 1,406 |
| 2023–24 | 38,926 | 2,943 | 7.6% | 1,418 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 21,538 | 1,552 | 7.2% |
| Men | 17,355 | 1,371 | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 33 | 20 | 60.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 750–780 | 41% |
| SAT Math | 780–800 | |
| ACT Composite | 34–35 | 14% |
How Johns Hopkins University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?
Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate is 7.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,943 admitted of 38,926 applicants).
Is Johns Hopkins University test optional?
Johns Hopkins University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Johns Hopkins University?
Johns Hopkins University received 38,926 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,943.
What SAT score do you need for Johns Hopkins University?
Admitted students at Johns Hopkins University typically scored 750–780 on SAT Reading/Writing and 780–800 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Johns Hopkins University getting harder to get into?
Johns Hopkins University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 16.1% in 2014–15 to 7.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.jhu.edu/.