2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,680
Net Price
8%
Admitted
48%
Enrolled
94%
Graduation Rate
6/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Johns Hopkins University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 32,049. In 2021, there were 164 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in Maryland and ranks #14 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
164
Total Enrollment
32,049
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for Johns Hopkins University
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Maryland Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maryland, Johns Hopkins University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Johns Hopkins University ranks #14.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Johns Hopkins University offers Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Experimental Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Research Psychology. At the doctorate level Experimental Psychology and Research Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Experimental Psychology | 41 | 5 | 7 |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 58 | – |
| Research Psychology | 41 | 5 | 7 |
| Total Graduates | 82 | 68 | 14 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 39,515 students applied to the Johns Hopkins University. The university admitted 8% and 48% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maryland universities is 9,202. On average, all Maryland institutions admit 75% and 17% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Johns Hopkins University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 96%. Compared to all Maryland four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.
The overall graduation rate for Johns Hopkins University is 94%, compared to 58% for all Maryland universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 2%.
Compare JHU to Maryland Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Johns Hopkins University to the average of all Maryland four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
JHU
39,515
Applicants
8%
Percent Admitted
48%
Percent Enrolled
96%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
MD Colleges
9,202
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 5,033 or 97% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 144 or 3% part-time faculty members employed at Johns Hopkins University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 3,857 or 75%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
JHU
6 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
97%
Percent Full-Time
3%
Percent Part-Time
75%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MD Colleges
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
48%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Johns Hopkins University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $58,720, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,270.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $58,720 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,482.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Johns Hopkins University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Johns Hopkins University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $16,800 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,187 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,987 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $58,720 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,270 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $77,977 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $58,720 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,482 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $61,202 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Johns Hopkins University is $20,680. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Johns Hopkins University to all Maryland universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
JHU
$77,977
Cost to Attend
$46,449
Average Financial Aid
71%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,680
Net Price
MD Colleges
$38,787
Cost to Attend
$16,010
Average Financial Aid
87%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,843
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,002 or 71%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,651 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $46,449.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 3,651 | $46,449 |
| Pell Grants | 1,051 | $4,998 |
| Federal Student Loans | 524 | $5,865 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Johns Hopkins University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
JHU
3,651
Grant or Scholarship Aid
70%
Grants or Scholarships
1,051
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
524
Federal Student Loans
10%
Federal Student Loans
MD Colleges
3,906
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,879
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,051
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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