Financial AidCollege Board • Oct 1, 2026★ FEATURED
The College Board has officially opened the CSS Profile for the 2027–2028 academic year, unlocking access to over $14 billion in nonfederal institutional aid across hundreds of colleges with fee waivers available for families earning up to $100,000.
Financial AidU.S. Department of Education • Sep 23, 2026★ FEATURED
The U.S. Department of Education officially opened the 2027–28 FAFSA form to the general public on September 23, marking the earliest release in program history and enabling applicants to submit federal aid documents well before November 1 early application deadlines.
Essaystoptieradmissions.com • Oct 9, 2026
Comprehensive breakdown of Johns Hopkins University's 350-word supplemental essay prompt for the 2026-2027 cycle, focusing on engaging across differences, building bridges, and engineering program requirements.
Admissions DataCollege Transitions • Oct 9, 2026
A national data study examines the impact of ending legacy admissions across selective institutions, showing alumni children representation dropped by more than 50% at Johns Hopkins and Amherst alongside record gains in first-generation enrollment.
GeneralTop Tier Admissions • Oct 7, 2026
Admissions strategists outline how elite universities evaluate arts portfolios, how faculty reviews serve as admissions tip factors, and what dual-degree programs like Harvard-NEC and Columbia-Juilliard require.
Generaladmissionsight.com • Oct 5, 2026
Comprehensive admissions calendar for Johns Hopkins University 2026-2027 applicants, detailing November 1 Early Decision I, January 2 Early Decision II and Regular Decision, and the newly updated Tuition Promise financial aid deadlines.
Admissions Dataadmissionsight.com • Oct 5, 2026
Official release timeline for Johns Hopkins University Class of 2031 applicants, outlining Early Decision I notifications on December 11, Early Decision II in mid-February, and Regular Decision releases in late March.
Admissions DataThe Chicago Maroon • Sep 29, 2026
The University of Chicago dropped three spots into a tie for ninth place alongside Johns Hopkins and Northwestern in the 2027 U.S. News rankings following new methodology metrics incorporating post-graduate earnings by major.
GeneralThe Daily Northwestern • Sep 25, 2026
Northwestern students expressed mixed reactions after the university dropped two spots to No. 9 in the 2027 U.S. News Best National Universities rankings, tied with Johns Hopkins and UChicago.
Admissions DataThe Chicago Maroon • Sep 23, 2026
The University of Chicago fell three spots to a tie at No. 9 with Northwestern and Johns Hopkins in the 2027 U.S. News rankings, prompting campus discussion over how the newly weighted earnings-by-major metric evaluates theoretical liberal arts disciplines.
Admissions DataThe Daily Northwestern • Sep 22, 2026
Northwestern University slipped two spots to No. 9 in the 2027 U.S. News Best National Universities rankings, entering a three-way tie with Johns Hopkins and UChicago while posting gains in engineering and social mobility.
GeneralThe Johns Hopkins News-Letter • Sep 18, 2026
Johns Hopkins University faculty and student government representatives are reviewing President Ronald J. Daniels' involvement as AAU chair in reviewing the federal administration's higher education reform framework.
Testing PolicyThe College Monk / Accepted.fyi • Sep 15, 2026
Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate for 2026 ranges from 6.4-7.6%. SAT: 1450-1560, ACT: 33-35. JHU continues its strong pre-med and STEM focus with highly selective admissions.
Testing PolicyThe College Monk • Sep 12, 2026
Johns Hopkins acceptance rate is approximately 6.2-6.4% for 2026. SAT range: 1450-1570, ACT range: 33-35.
Admissions Datahub.jhu.edu • Aug 24, 2026
The committee supports JHU's public arts initiative, which selects artwork by local artists for acquisition and installation; applications due by Sept. 3
Admissions Datawww.collegetransitions.com • Aug 19, 2026
In the most recent cycle with complete data, Johns Hopkins University admitted 5.14% of applicants into the Class of 2029, a record low, and the university extended 2,795 offers...
Essayswww.collegetransitions.com • Aug 19, 2026
Johns Hopkins Supplemental Essays 2026-27 — Prompts and Advice
Testing PolicyAdmitOdds • Aug 7, 2026
JHU's Class of 2030 acceptance rate came in at roughly 6%, down from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The decline was triggered by Hopkins going test-optional. Class of 2029 had set a record-low 5.14% rate.
Testing PolicyAdmitOdds • Aug 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins' Class of 2030 acceptance rate came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The decline was triggered partly by Hopkins going test-optional. From 49,112 applications, only 2,525 students received offers for the Class of 2029.
Admissions DataAdmitOdds • Jul 23, 2026
Johns Hopkins' acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The university admitted 2,795 students across ED I, ED II, and Regular Decision rounds.
Testing PolicyAdmitOdds • Jul 15, 2026
Johns Hopkins acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The decline was triggered in part by Hopkins going test-optional. For the Class of 2029, the rate was a record-low 5.14%.
Admissions DataOriel Admissions • Jul 12, 2026
JHU admitted 2,795 students to the Class of 2030: 553 via Early Decision I, 260 via ED II, and 1,982 via Regular Decision. For Class of 2029, JHU received 49,112 applications with a record-low 5.14% rate.
Admissions Datatoptieradmissions.com • Jul 9, 2026
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), located in the heart of West Philadelphia, ranks #7 in a four-way tie between Penn, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, and Northwestern University, according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges.
Testing PolicyAdmit Odds • Jul 8, 2026
Johns Hopkins' acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The Class of 2029 saw a record-low 5.14% rate from 49,112 applications. Test-optional policies contributed to the surge in applications.
Admissions DataJHU Hub / Oriel Admissions • Jul 7, 2026
JHU admitted 2,795 students to Class of 2030: 553 ED I, 260 ED II, 1,982 Regular Decision. Overall rate approximately 6%, down from 5.14% for Class of 2029 (from 49,112 applications). The acceptance rate has dropped from ~15% a decade ago.
Testing PolicyThe College Monk • Jul 4, 2026
JHU's acceptance rate is 6.4% with SAT middle 50% of 1450-1560 and ACT 33-35. Early Decision I deadline is November 1, ED II and Regular Decision both January 2.
Testing PolicyThe College Monk • Jul 3, 2026
Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate is 6.4% for the 2026 cycle. Middle 50% SAT: 1450-1560, ACT: 33-35. JHU continues to be highly selective across its programs.
Admissions Datawww.collegekickstart.com • Jun 20, 2026
Class of 2030 Admission Results Class of 2030 admission rates now available for multiple colleges including MIT, Johns Hopkins, and Notre Dame.
Generaladmissionsight.com • Jun 20, 2026
Johns Hopkins University – 5.14%
Generaladmissionsight.com • Jun 20, 2026
Johns Hopkins University – 5.14%
Admissions DataAdmissionSight • Jun 15, 2026
For the Class of 2029, JHU received 49,112 applications and admitted 2,525 students at a record-low 5.14% rate. For Class of 2030, ED I results in December 2025 admitted 553 students and ED II in February 2026 admitted 260.
Admissions DataOriel Admissions • Apr 10, 2026
JHU admitted 553 students via ED I (Dec 2025) and 260 via ED II (Feb 2026) for 813 total early admits. Overall acceptance rate ~8% from 38,926 applicants. RD release date March 18, 2026.