Today, Johns Hopkins University admitted 1,982 students from 28 countries, all 50 states, Washington, D.C, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. They join 813 previously admitted Early Decision applicants.
"What is most compelling about this group is the way they can bring people together," said Calvin Wise, dean of undergraduate admissions. "In addition to their academic character, these students pursue their interests at the intersections of disciplines, communities, and ideas, with a particular interest in connecting and collaborating with others. Coming from small towns and large cities across the country and the globe, they will arrive at Hopkins eager to engage with each other and make a meaningful contribution to our community. We are excited to welcome these students and their energy to our campus."
The admitted students stand out for how they pair academic achievement and hands-on learning with deep social engagement. Many are leaders who have made an impact and brought people together through athletics, the arts, entrepreneurship, research, and civic engagement. Often, they do these things while balancing part-time work and family responsibilities. Their accomplishments include national and international awards, published research, and substantial local service and international humanitarian efforts.
Among them is a varsity cheerleader and student council vice president who mentors younger classmates, volunteers at her local hospital, and works a part-time job, serving as a role model and social connector in her community.
The class also includes a nationally recognized journalist who interviewed World War II veterans in her area, preserving their stories for the Library of Congress and ensuring local history was documented and shared beyond her hometown.
Another admitted student has already gained hands-on experience in global diplomacy, studying Russian through an immersive summer program, serving as a youth peace ambassador interviewing women from Gaza, and living with a host family in an exchange program to Cuba—all experiences that deepened her understanding of international dialogue and cross-cultural connection.
One student captained his school's varsity basketball team while working at a fireworks stand in his small town, an experience that sparked a fascination with chemistry and inspired him to design and create fireworks of his own.
And as the youngest board member for his town's economic development committee, one admitted student launched an AI-powered search platform connecting small business owners to public and private grants and served as managing editor of section in a local magazine that amplifies stories of small business owners.
Their teachers and counselors describe them as students who consistently elevate and enrich the communities they join. One student "involves himself deeply in every corner of campus and connects intentionally in every course he takes," while another is "a changemaker whose genuine joy in community engagement, teaching, and performing is contagious and deeply inspiring—the type of student who leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes."
During high school, 91% held part-time jobs, internships, or summer jobs; 66% were involved in policy, civic engagement, or advocacy work; 52% were involved in athletics; and 48% were active in the arts.
Of the admitted students, 19.5% will be the first in their families to go to college, and 67% attend a public high school. Sixty-two 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 went into effect for eligible current undergraduate students in the spring 2026 semester.
"As they join the Blue Jay community, these students will form their first friendships, discover and engage with new perspectives, and build a meaningful network of experiences and connections that will last a lifetime," Wise says. "We can't wait to see what they will do next during their four transformative years at Hopkins."
The admitted students have until May 1 to accept their spot in the Class of 2030.
https://hub.jhu.edu/2026/03/18/johns-hopkins-class-of-2030-regular-decision/
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