Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, located in Maryland, is a prestigious private research institution that was founded in 1876. With a highly competitive acceptance rate of only 11%, the university has a student body of over 24,000 individuals enrolled in both full-time and part-time programs. The university consists of 9 schools, including the renowned schools of Business, Education, Arts & Sciences, Medicine, and Nursing, offering a wide range of more than 260 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, and non-degree programs. Some of the most sought-after majors at Johns Hopkins University include Africana Studies, Biology, Computer Music, Anthropology, and Anatomy Education. With its main campus located in Baltimore, the university also has ten campus divisions across three continents. The Baltimore campus is divided into Homewood, East Baltimore, Harbor East, and Peabody, with additional satellite campuses in Montgomery County, Columbia, and Laurel, all within Maryland. Additionally, Johns Hopkins University has expanded globally, establishing a presence in Washington, D.C., Italy, and China. In addition to traditional on-campus programs, the university also offers online courses, some of which may count for credit. Furthermore, high school students can take advantage of the various summer programs offered. The university's study abroad program is also highly popular, with many undergraduates choosing to spend a semester or academic year in cities like Paris, Tokyo, or Barcelona. The estimated cost of attending Johns Hopkins University as an undergraduate student is around USD 57,000. However, the university is committed to providing need-blind financial aid to students in need. Among the financial aid programs available are the JHU Grant, Clark Scholarship, National Fellowships Program, Federal Pell Grant, Private Scholarships, and Federal Work-Study. For on-campus housing, students can opt for residence halls with double rooms (and a few singles) or suites with single, double, or triple rooms. Dining services are also available to students. There are plenty of extracurricular activities for students to engage in, with over 400 clubs and organizations, 24 varsity sports teams, and a myriad of events held throughout the academic year. According to placement surveys, 96% of Johns Hopkins University graduates are employed within a short time of graduation, with attractive salary packages.