Johns Hopkins Average GPA (3.93) & Acceptance Rate (6.4%)

Q: What GPA do most Johns Hopkins students have?

97% of Johns Hopkins University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (66.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins?

Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate was 6.4% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,954 of 45,895 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 6.4% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.93, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 740–770 reading and writing, 780–800 math

ACT, middle 50%: 34–36 composite

Average net price: $22,844 a year (2022–23)

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Johns Hopkins University average GPA

Johns Hopkins University reported an average high school GPA of 3.93 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	66.1%
3.75–3.99	25.4%
3.50–3.74	5.5%
3.25–3.49	2%
3.00–3.24	0.8%
2.50–2.99	0.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Johns Hopkins University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Johns Hopkins University acceptance rate

Johns Hopkins University admitted 2,954 of 45,895 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 6.4%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 6,356 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Johns Hopkins University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	740	760	770
SAT Math	780	790	800
ACT Composite	34	35	36
ACT English	35	35	36
ACT Math	34	35	36

50% submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores, as Johns Hopkins University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1553 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Johns Hopkins University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Johns Hopkins University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Johns Hopkins University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,844 a year at Johns Hopkins University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Johns Hopkins hard to get into?

Yes. Fewer than 1 in 10 applicants got in, which makes it one of the hardest colleges to get into. Johns Hopkins University admitted 6.4% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do most Johns Hopkins students have?

97% of Johns Hopkins University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (66.1%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for Johns Hopkins?

Johns Hopkins University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.93, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

Can I get into Johns Hopkins with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 3% of Johns Hopkins University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 6.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What is the acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins?

Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate was 6.4% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,954 of 45,895 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What SAT and ACT scores do Johns Hopkins students have?

The middle 50% of Johns Hopkins University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 740–770 in reading and writing and 780–800 in math; ACT composite 34–36, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How important is GPA for getting into Johns Hopkins?

A lot: Johns Hopkins University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Johns Hopkins require the SAT or ACT?

Check Johns Hopkins University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Johns Hopkins University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 50% sent SAT scores and 18% sent ACT scores.

Does Johns Hopkins give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Johns Hopkins?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,844 a year at Johns Hopkins University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Johns Hopkins' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Johns Hopkins UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Johns Hopkins University Common Data Set 2025–26Johns Hopkins University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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