Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
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    Faculty & Research

    247 faculty · 8 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science62 faculty avg h-index 35.2 #19 of 88 in Computer Science
    Steven Salzberg, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor h-index 161
    Computational biology DNA sequence analysis Genomics Metagenomics Steven L. Salzberg is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Computational Biology and Genomics. He is also the director of the Ce
    Adam Phillippy, Research Professor h-index 94
    Bioinformatics Computational biology Genomics Adam Phillippy is a research professor in the departments of Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Genetic Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University. A pio
    Gregory D. Hager, Mandell Bellmore Professor h-index 78
    Artificial intelligence Computer-integrated surgery Computer vision Human-machine collaborative systems Robotics Gregory D. Hager is the Mandell Bellmore Professor of Computer Science, with joint appointments in the departments of Electrical and Computer Engin
    Notable: “A tutorial on visual servo control” (1996) · 3,501 citations
    Xiangyang Li, Associate Teaching Professor h-index 72
    Information security Security intelligence Human security informatics An associate teaching professor in the Department of Computer Science, Xiangyang Li works in computer and system security, user modeling and intelligent systems, simulation and modeling, and
    Notable: “Tagoram” (2014) · 741 citations
    Economics49 faculty avg h-index 26.4 #18 of 104 in Economics
    Michael Keane, Wm. Polk Carey Distinguished Professor (joint), Carey Business School h-index 67
    Labor Economics, Econometrics, Choice Modeling, Health Economics, Education
    Notable: “The Career Decisions of Young Men” (1997) · 1,389 citations
    Robert A. Moffitt, Krieger-Eisenhower Professor of Economics h-index 65
    Labor Economics, Public Economics, Econometrics, Population Economics
    Notable: “American Economic Review” (2009) · 4,745 citations
    Jonathan Wright, Professor and Director of Master's Program h-index 56
    Time Series Econometrics, Empirical Macroeconomics, Finance Education: PhD, Harvard University Economics People Jonathan Wright Biography Research Teaching The majority of my research is focused on econometrics, empir
    Notable: “The U.S. Treasury yield curve: 1961 to the present” (2007) · 1,350 citations
    Olivier Jeanne, Professor h-index 51
    International Macroeconomics; Monetary Policy
    Notable: “Capital Flows to Developing Countries: The Allocation Puzzle” (2013) · 510 citations
    Government46 faculty avg h-index 15.1 #27 of 100 in Political Science
    Richard S. Katz, Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor h-index 43
    Comparative politics, American politics
    Notable: “Changing Models of Party Organization and Party Democracy” (1995) · 3,078 citations
    Henry Farrell, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute Professor of International Affairs at SAIS h-index 37
    Disinformation and Propaganda - U.S Foreign Policy and National Security
    Notable: “Weaponized Interdependence: How Global Economic Networks Shape State Coercion” (2019) · 1,492 citations
    Daniel Deudney, Professor h-index 26
    International relations, political theory
    Notable: “The Case Against Linking Environmental Degradation and National Security” (1990) · 487 citations
    Margaret Keck, Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor h-index 25
    Comparative politics, international relations (Latin American politics, the environment, social movements
    Notable: “Activists beyond Borders: Advocacy Networks in International Politics” (1998) · 3,747 citations
    Mechanical Engineering33 faculty avg h-index 39.4 #13 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Chen Li, Associate Professor h-index 85
    Terradynamics, Locomotion, Comparative biomechanics, Biorobotics, Robophysics
    Notable: “A Novel Superhydrophilic and Underwater Superoleophobic Hydrogel‐Coated Mesh for Oil/Water Separation” (2011) · 1,640 citations
    Kaliat (K.T.) Ramesh, Alonzo G. Decker Jr. Professor of Science and Engineering h-index 71
    Materials in extreme conditions, Impact mechanics, Planetary impact, Astrobiology and planetary protection, Injury biomechanics, Hypervelocity impact and hypersonics, AI in mechanics and materials
    Notable: “Effect of nanocrystalline and ultrafine grain sizes on the strain rate sensitivity and activation volume: fcc versus bcc metals” (2004) · 874 citations
    Rajat Mittal, Professor h-index 68
    Computational fluid dynamics, Low Reynolds number aerodynamics, biomedical flows, active flow control, LES/DNS, Immersed Boundary Methods, fluid dynamics of locomotion
    Notable: “IMMERSED BOUNDARY METHODS” (2005) · 3,415 citations
    Jin Seob Kim, Associate Teaching Professor h-index 68
    Es on sensor-based modeling of flexible needles with optical sensors; computational modeling of biological systems including macromolecular assemblies; and application of non-commutative harmonic analysis to information fusion. He did postdoctoral work at the
    Notable: “Layer-by-Layer Assembly of Graphene Oxide Nanosheets on Polyamide Membranes for Durable Reverse-Osmosis Applications” (2013) · 543 citations
    Biomedical Engineering28 faculty avg h-index 45.3 #2 of 20 in Biomedical Engineering
    Michael Beer, Professor h-index 55
    Computational regulatory genomics
    Notable: “Managing Human Assets.” (1986) · 739 citations
    Warren Grayson, Morton Goldberg Professor h-index 47
    Bone and skeletal muscle regeneration, stem cells, biomaterials, 3D-printing, bioreactors, animal models
    Notable: “Hypoxia enhances proliferation and tissue formation of human mesenchymal stem cells” (2007) · 525 citations
    Soumyadipta Acharya, Assistant Professor h-index 22
    Notable: “Decoding of Individuated Finger Movements Using Surface Electromyography” (2008) · 345 citations
    Siamak Ardekani, Senior Lecturer h-index 17
    Computational medical imaging, MRI, image-based statistical shape and function models for early disease detection
    Notable: “Urban Network-Wide Traffic Variables and Their Relations” (1987) · 117 citations
    Chemical Engineering25 faculty avg h-index 39.9 #7 of 10 in Chemical Engineering
    Michael Tsapatsis, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor h-index 90
    Reaction engineering, Separation and purification processes, Nano-materials, Zeolites, Metal organic frameworks
    Notable: “Microstructural Optimization of a Zeolite Membrane for Organic Vapor Separation” (2003) · 1,091 citations
    Chao Wang, Professor h-index 70
    CO2 Capture and Conversion Heterogeneous Catalysis Critical Minerals and Materials Chao Wang is a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and the director of the Nano Energy Laboratory. He is also the director of the department&
    Notable: “Overview of carbon nanostructures and nanocomposites for electromagnetic wave shielding” (2018) · 749 citations
    David Gracias, Professor h-index 70
    Micro and Nanosystems, Robotics, Intelligent Systems, Smart Materials, Surface Science
    Notable: “3D Printed Bionic Ears” (2013) · 869 citations
    Ive Hermans, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor h-index 59
    Sustainable chemical transformations for energy vectors, Building block chemicals
    Notable: “Selective oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to propene using boron nitride catalysts” (2016) · 705 citations

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    About Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD reports an overall acceptance rate of 6.1%, an early-round acceptance rate of 10.9%, an SAT middle 50% of 1530–1560, a class size of 1,300, and a yield of 51.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Offers ED I and ED II. Combined ED acceptance rate ~10.5%. Top pre-med reputation.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Johns Hopkins University: key admissions facts

    Johns Hopkins University's overall acceptance rate is 6.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). Johns Hopkins University's early-round acceptance rate is 10.9% (the most recent Common Data Set). Johns Hopkins University's SAT middle-50% range is 1530–1560 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Johns Hopkins University is about 3.94 (the most recent Common Data Set). Johns Hopkins University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 51.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Johns Hopkins University for families earning under $75,000 is about $12,821 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Johns Hopkins University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Johns Hopkins University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,430 per year in net price at Johns Hopkins University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,530 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,677 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Johns Hopkins University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$13,430
    $30,001–$48,000$10,356
    $48,001–$75,000$14,677
    $75,001–$110,000$22,399
    Over $110,000$44,530
    Tuition (before aid)$66,670
    Room and board$21,002

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Johns Hopkins University?

    Johns Hopkins University's overall acceptance rate is 6.1%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 10.9%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Johns Hopkins University?

    Admitted students at Johns Hopkins University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1530–1560 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.94, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Johns Hopkins University?

    Getting into Johns Hopkins University is extremely difficult: it admits 6.1% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Johns Hopkins University offer early decision or early action?

    Johns Hopkins University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 10.9%, versus 6.1% overall.

    How much does Johns Hopkins University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Johns Hopkins University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $12,821 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Johns Hopkins University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $13,430 per year in net price at Johns Hopkins University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $44,530 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $14,677 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Johns Hopkins University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.