Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
A private research university in Baltimore and one of the country's top research institutions, especially in biomedical engineering, public health, and international studies (through its SAIS program). Undergraduates have real access to Hopkins' massive medical research enterprise, a rarity at this scale; lacrosse is the school's signature sport (Hopkins is a founding power in the sport), and social life runs through a mix of Greek organizations, clubs, and Baltimore itself.
7%
Acceptance rate
1500–1560
SAT range
34–35
ACT range
3.95
Average GPA
6,500
Undergrads
$65,000/yr
In-state tuition
$65,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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