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Paying for Johns Hopkins

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Johns Hopkins actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Johns Hopkins for families earning under $200,000 a year. Tuition Promise (eff. 2026-27): free tuition under $200k; zero parent contribution under $100k; meets 100% of need with no loans

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Johns Hopkins's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$5,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$9,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$28,000/yr after aid
$110k+$41,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$83,840
Tuition & fees$63,720
Room & board$18,716
Average net price$26,200
Students on aid62%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

Johns Hopkins cost & aid FAQ

How much does Johns Hopkins cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $26,200 per year at Johns Hopkins after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $83,840. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Johns Hopkins cost by family income?

At Johns Hopkins, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $5,500 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $41,000 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Johns Hopkins offer free tuition?

Yes. Johns Hopkins waives tuition for families earning under $200,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Johns Hopkins give financial aid to international students?

Need-blind for international students, meets full need. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Johns Hopkins's financial aid office.

Does Johns Hopkins meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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