Today, Johns Hopkins University admitted 260 students from 11 countries, 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. They join the 553 students who were admitted into the undergraduate Class of 2030 through the Early Decision I cohort in December.
“What truly stands out about these students is their multifaceted interests and the intriguing ways they combine them to pursue what excites them,” said Calvin Wise, dean of undergraduate admissions. “Representing top students from across the globe, their passion for connecting with peers, exploring new experiences, and engaging with their communities shines through in their applications. We are thrilled to welcome these dynamic students who have chosen Hopkins as their top choice, and we look forward to the many ways they will enrich our vibrant campus culture.”
The admitted students excel not only academically, but also socially and in their extracurricular pursuits, showcasing leadership and engagement in a wide range of activities—from winning national championships to publishing their research and launching start-ups—all while making meaningful impacts in their communities.
The cohort includes a student body president and varsity cheerleader who mobilized more than 65 school clubs to participate in a fundraising drive and founded a council to increase student involvement throughout her school district. She also volunteered in the emergency department at her local hospital, taught youth ministry at her church, and helped take care of younger siblings, evidence of her dedication to building community in multiple settings.
One admitted student leads the Historian’s Cartoon Club at his high school, where members explore historical events through collaborative cartoon storytelling. Another makes connections through his multimedia art—by curating an exhibition within his school community and by collaborating with artists across the globe he has never met in person. The newest members of the Class of 2030 have also worked part-time jobs, tutored younger classmates, and launched nonprofits to make a difference in communities they care about.
Their teachers and counselors describe them as cornerstones of the school community who “raise school spirit and morale,” demonstrate a “deep sense of care for both learning and community” and are “exceptional at being a team player.” During high school, 97% held part-time jobs, internships, or summer jobs; 57% were active in the arts; 53% were involved in athletics; and 56% were involved in policy, civic engagement, or advocacy work, showing their initiative to drive change in their communities.
Of the admitted students, 23% will be the first in their families to go to college, and 63% attend a public high school. Sixty-eight percent plan to enroll in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the remainder plan to enroll in the Whiting School of Engineering.
The Class of 2030 is the first incoming class to benefit from the university’s new tuition promise program, which offers free tuition for students from families earning up to $200,000 and free tuition plus living expenses for families earning up to $100,000. The expansion builds on the $1.8 billion gift for undergraduate financial aid from philanthropist, business leader, and Johns Hopkins alumnus Michael R. Bloomberg in 2018. The program took effect for eligible current undergraduate students at the beginning of the spring 2026 semester.
“As members of the Blue Jay family, these students will pursue new experiences, build lifelong friendships, and engage with a supportive community,” Wise says. “We can’t wait to see the first connections they make and the relationships that will grow over their four transformative years at Hopkins.”
The remainder of the Class of 2030 will be admitted through the Regular Decision applicant pool. Admissions decisions will be announced March 18.
