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Academics

At Johns Hopkins University, students learn "how to approach any problem fearlessly." Academic programs on offer are "beyond compare" and provide the opportunity to "study anything and still be taught by the highest of experts." As a result, Hopkins attracts students who are "overwhelmingly passionate about what they do and aspire to make an impact in their field." Students also enroll for the "availability of resources, research, internship, and job opportunities [that] are unmatched." One Hopkins student offers an example: "One of my art history major friends curated his own exhibit in a gallery downtown (with work from several world-renowned artists) as his research project."

Professors "make themselves very accessible to their students for coffee chats, career advice or even just to give life advice." One student describes professors as "almost giddy even" to provide individualized guidance for students. And it's common for instructors to be "more than willing to push class topics beyond the confines of the textbook to expose us to the implications of the topics discussed in class." Thoughtful debate is made easier in Hopkins's "rigorous but very cooperative" environment as the community is "small enough for strong interactions among students." Overall, Hopkins provides "unparalleled opportunities to pursue research, form strong relationships with professors, and learn from an outstanding group of peers."

Student Body

Hopkins students are known for being "the type that thrive under pressure." Though they may "come from various backgrounds and have vastly different experiences," this batch of "very intellectually curious and smart" students are united as "ambitious workhorses" with a desire "to be on the forefront of innovation." In fact, more than 60*% of undergraduates pursue a double major or minor. Hopkins boasts "a lot of international people and people from various backgrounds" who are "invested in the livelihood of the Hopkins community." Some might find that there appear to be "a lot of introverts" around, though others point out that "people are very nice and helpful." And one student confesses that the average Hopkins student "works really hard, and knows how to cut loose as well." All in all, a Hopkins student "brings something unique to the school whether it is their love for art, school spirit at sporting events, or their desire to find a cure for cancer."

Campus Life

Experiencing life in Baltimore, Maryland, is intrinsic to the Hopkins experience. The affordable city offers a "great music and food scene," and nearby Mount Vernon has "fantastic food and culture." Neighborhoods such as Fells Point and Federal Hill offer nightlife attractions; Orioles and Ravens games are favorite student pastimes. That said, students are candid that only a fraction of the campus seems to engage in other social activities, like going "out to parties and bars," which creates the sensation that "it's always the same people you see out." Put frankly, "some of the students prefer to study all the time" or to stay among the campus's picturesque brick buildings. Of course, many students also find that their time "revolves around clubs and organizations." Hopkins has over 400 undergraduate student-run organizations. There are 24 varsity sports teams; most play Division III, but the Division I Lacrosse team is a student favorite. Fans are known to "get really involved in the season." Enrollees acknowledge that the school's reputation as one of America's first research universities is well-earned, such that "concerts [and] symposiums with famous guest speakers" are quite popular.

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Brittney Bernardi
Senior Visitor Center Coordinator

Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
3400 N Charles St, Mason Hall
Baltimore, MD 21218

Phone
410-516-8171

Email
gotojhu@jhu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Brody Learning Commons & Caf?
Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center
Homewood Field
Imagine Center
Levering Kitchens

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Baltimore Museum of Art (adjacent to the campus)
32nd Street Farmers Market
Hampden neighborhood
Camden Yards (Baltimore Orioles)
R House food hall

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
410-516-8171

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Available

Times
Varies

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available

Arrangements

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
TAXI: Taxis, Lyft, and Uber are all available in the area. The GPS address for the Undergraduate Admissions Visitor Center is: 3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. PLANE: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is 30 minutes driving time to the south entrance of the Homewood campus. If you?re taking transportation from the airport, ask to be dropped off at Mason Hall (3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218) on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University?not the hospital. TRAIN: Baltimore?s Penn Station is 10 minutes driving time to the south entrance of the Homewood campus. If you?re taking transportation from the station, ask to be dropped off at Mason Hall (3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218) on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University?not the hospital. LOCAL BUS: MTA bus routes 21, 94, 51, 95, CityLink Silver, and the Purple Charm City Circulator have stops within a five-minute walk to our Homewood campus. Click here to plan your trip with the MTA. INTERCITY BUS: Greyhound station in downtown Baltimore: 2110 Haines Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Megabus in White Marsh (about 30 minutes from campus): 8098 Honeygo Boulevard, Nottingham, MD 21236

Driving Instructions to Campus
Please see our website, apply.jhu.edu/directions, for the most up-to-date directions.

Local Accommodations
The Study at Johns Hopkins 3215 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore ? A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 4 W. University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218

Admissions

Applicants: 37,826
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Average HS GPA: 3.94







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