Five hundred fifty-three students from 10 countries, 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were admitted to Johns Hopkins University today. These first members of the undergraduate Class of 2030 include students admitted through Early Decision I and the university's third cohort of QuestBridge Scholars. The QuestBridge National College Match connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's most selective colleges and universities.
"We are honored by the number of talented students from around the world who have selected Hopkins as their top choice when applying to college," said Calvin Wise, dean of undergraduate admissions. "Not only are these students among the best and brightest in the world, but through their applications we saw a shared enthusiasm for connecting with their peers and actively contributing to their communities in meaningful ways."
Among those admitted today are:
The founder of a nonprofit engaging teens in providing relief to victims of political conflict, including medical missions in Eastern Europe, West Africa, and the Middle East.
A poet laureate of their high school who creates works to commemorate school events and who founded the Human Club, where students gather to discuss what it means to be human, from philosophy to science.
A student who walked Martha Stewart through the steps to graft different citrus varieties onto an established tree on an episode of Martha Gardens, using skills honed through their family-owned citrus farm.
The founder and portfolio manager of their school's investment fund.
An engineer who created a 3D-printed mobility device for their pet corgi.
The admitted students demonstrate a shared interest in fostering connections and building community through the ways they spend their time. One student developed an app to help friends locate one another during festivals, while another led engagement between their high school and the broader neighborhood by organizing tailgates, homecoming events, dances, and food and blood drives. The cohort also includes entrepreneurs, patent-pending inventors, international award-winning artists and performers, and an Olympic youth skier and ice skater.
Their teachers and counselors describe them as charismatic leaders who help to build interest and participation in school clubs and forge connections among their peers. They are critical thinkers who "avoid easy answers" and are "unafraid of honest conversation." One English teacher recalled her student's ability to engage his classmates in considering a more nuanced understanding of their novel's protagonist. As "translators between worlds," they excel at drawing connections across disciplines and applying what they learn in the classroom to the outside world. During high school, 89% held part-time jobs, internships, or summer jobs; 64% were involved in athletics; 48% were active in the arts; and 46% were involved in policy, civic engagement, or advocacy work, showing their initiative to drive change in their communities.
Of the admitted students, 19% will be the first in their families to go to college, and 56% attend a public high school. Sixty-three 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 will go into effect for eligible current undergraduate students in the spring 2026 semester.
"We're excited to welcome the first members of the Class of 2030 to campus during a historic moment, as the university celebrates its 150th anniversary," Wise said. "As Blue Jays, these students will dive into their passions, discover lifelong friendships, and join a community that warmly welcomes them. We look forward to the first steps they take, the connections they pursue, and the relationships they build over their four years at Hopkins."
The remainder of the Class of 2030 will be selected from the Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicant pools. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan. 2. Early Decision II decisions will be released Feb. 13, and regular admissions decisions will be announced March 18.
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