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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I for water polo and lacrosse
NCAA Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference
School Colors
Columbia blue and black
Men Playing Varsity Sports
430 - 18 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
261 - 12 %
College Prowler Take
Athletics are not a major focus at Johns Hopkins. Even lacrosse, the most popular sport, doesn’t bring out the whole student body. Tickets to events are free for students, and it is fun to attend the big lax games against schools like Duke, Virginia, and North Carolina. Hopkins has one stadium, which is small by university standards. Homecoming is one of the few games where the stadium is filled, and students often are surprised that Hopkins celebrates Homecoming with a lacrosse game in the spring. Club and IM sports are open to everyone and aren’t overly competitive, but only a relatively small number of students participate in these events. At Hopkins, school spirit is defined by academics and research as opposed to athletics. If you want a school with a strong athletics department, Hopkins is not the school for you. The University makes up for its apathy in other sports with its support for lacrosse, but, even so, some students do not care that the Hopkins lacrosse team is one of the top in the country. Other varsity sports are Division III, with low student support at games. There are many club and IM sports and a new recreation center if students want to stay active but want less competition. Students Speak Out
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JHUDH says: Johns Hopkins University 2014 Other  |
Varsity sports are very...
Varsity sports are very competitive, especially lacrosse. Hopkins is one of the premier sports schools in Division III. Intramural sports are very fun and numerous students participate.
Athletics: March 29, 2009
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JHURD says: Johns Hopkins University 2016 Undecided |
Varsity sports are good, and some...
Varsity sports are good, and some are nationally renowned. Intramural sports are fun and easily accessible.
Athletics: March 28, 2009
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JHUsg says: Johns Hopkins University 2016 Social Sciences |
Lacrosse is very big because of...
Lacrosse is very big because of its DI status. All our other sports are also pretty big, being that we excel in many of them.
Athletics: March 28, 2009
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JHUAE says: Johns Hopkins University 2013 Other |
Lacrosse is the only sport that...
Lacrosse is the only sport that really get recognized, and it is the only DI sport here. But almost all of the other athletic programs have winning seasons. This school has great athletic achievements recently.
Athletics: March 28, 2009
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JHUau says: Johns Hopkins University 2014 Engineering |
Lacrosse is big here, like really...
Lacrosse is big here, like really big—apparently people enjoy watching it, and the team has won several Division I championships. I haven't been to a game yet, but I wouldn't mind checking it out. Other than that you don't hear too much about the varsity sports. Intramurals are available and fun. The big plus for me is the indoor climbing wall and nice athletics facility.
Athletics: February 18, 2009
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FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Inner tube water polo
- Kickball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Body building
- Brazilian Jujitsu
- Capoeira
- Cheerleading
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Jujitsu
- Karate
- Kung fu
- Lacrosse
- Outdoor club
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Softball
- Soo Bahk Do
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Ralph S. O’Conner Recreation Center - The gym has squash, basketball, and racquetball courts, a swimming pool, martial arts and fitness classrooms, a fitness room, a weight room, and a climbing wall. In addition, they have equipment for badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and racquet sports free of charge. All equipment is new to the opening of the center and includes, stairmasters, bikes, ellipticals, treadmills, and erg machines. There are several weight circuits, which have plate and cable-loaded equipment, as well as free weights. Fitness classes and personal training sessions are available for a small fee. Visit web.jhu.edu/recreation for more information.
Athletic Fields
Homewood Field (lacrosse)
Getting Tickets
Call (410) 516-7490. Tickets are easy to get—they are cheap for the general public and free for students.
Most Popular Sports
Lacrosse is, by far, the most popular sport and is one of the few Division I sports at Hopkins. Many of the games are televised on ESPNU. The Blue Jays are one of the best teams in the nation every year!
Most Overlooked Teams
The fencing team is Division I and competitive against much bigger schools, but gets very little recognition. The baseball team had an excellent record in the past few years, and was one of the top Division III teams in the nation, despite frequently playing home games in front of crowds numbering in the teens.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Wyman Park winds by a stream behind the school. Roland Park provides tree-lined streets and leads to Sherwood Gardens. Don’t be fooled by your perception of cities being filthy—these are both beautiful walks.
Did You Know?Johns Hopkins Lacrosse has won two National Championships since 2005. In total, the team has won nine Division I National Championships.
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