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Johns Hopkins at a Glance

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Location:
Baltimore, MD
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$39,150
Out-of-State Tuition:
$39,150
Room & Board:
$12,510
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,687
Part-Time Undergrads:
144
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.jhu.edu
Admissions Website:
apply.jhu.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.jhu.edu/~finaid
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
21 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1930–2240
Average ACT Scores:
29–33

Best Things

  • Baltimore is a great mid-size city that offers many entertainment options. Washington, D.C., is an easy day trip away.
  • Despite being in the city, Hopkins is actually very beautiful and green. When on campus, you never ever feel like you’re in a city.
  • Johns Hopkins University has a great academic reputation. This reputation helps students network and find jobs right out of college.
  • Lack of a general core curriculum. Individual majors have requirements, but there are no courses that everyone takes.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The competitive nature of the students. The school is so competitive that a large number of students rarely take a break from studying. As the school year drags on, you begin to see the same people in the library.
  • Hopkins lacks traditional school spirit. Students are proud of the Hopkins name and reputation, but not its athletics.
  • Many students feel that professors are more concerned with their own research than with helping the students they teach.
  • The on-campus meal plan leaves a lot to be desired. Although there’s a wide selection of food offered, students dislike the meal plan requirement for freshmen and sophomores. It is expensive, and the dining halls repeat food choices often.
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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Engineering
  • International Studies and Government
  • Education
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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 5000-10000, Maryland, Large city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Students who love Hopkins and students who hate it both recognize that JHU isn’t the school for everyone. Many students believe that classes at JHU are just as hard as Ivy League schools, but they complain that Hopkins professors grade much harder. Many students wish that Hopkins offered grade inflation, as other top schools do, since even people who work hard sometimes end up with low grades. This influences some students to put studying above any social activity, in the hopes of being one of the few people in a class to receive an “A.” Hopkins offers a variety of social programming, but no one forces students to participate, and there’s no one holding your hand and leading you to fun activities. Even though students complain, most say that they’ve enjoyed being challenged by their experiences at Hopkins.

Hopkins presents a well-rounded experience for most students, but not every student takes advantage of the academic, social, and extracurricular opportunities. Some students wish that Hopkins encouraged students to get involved in all aspects of University life, but once you realize that it doesn’t, you can make your own choices about how you want to spend your time. The school’s academic reputation and its state-of-the-art facilities are strong points at Hopkins. Campus housing and food have been improved considerably in recent years with new constructions popping up.

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Academics at Johns Hopkins University

katrinacr

Neuroscience '15

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Lots of Opportunities

I feel like the Public Health department has lots of events for undergraduates to help them connect with professionals in the field.

May 24, 2012

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Computers at Johns Hopkins University

Summerfun

Registered Nursing (RN) '13

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Labs Offer Internet Access as Well as Unlimited Printing!

I find the computer labs at Johns Hopkins University pretty helpful. Especially since we get to print for free! They get pretty busy midday and during finals week- however, they're still very helpful.

May 16, 2012

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Inside Scoop at Johns Hopkins University

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Education '12

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Campus

The architectural design of the school is historic and worthy of a visit. The university's student support promotes academicand future success.

May 13, 2012

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User rating for Johns Hopkins University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 611 user reviews.

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Hometown
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Major
International Studies and Economics
Grad Year
2012

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